Avid Media Composer 8 Backup USB for Mac, Install Media

The Media Composer 8 Backup USB for Mac from Avid is a flash drive containing the Media Composer 8 installer. You can re-install the Mac version of Media Composer 8, with this USB drive, without connecting to the Internet and waiting to download a new copy. This is ideal for users who, for security reasons, do not want their editing computer connected to the Internet. It is also useful for dongle license users, allowing you to get up and running quicker when switching to a new computer. This is designed for use by those who wish to maintain a separate install capability rather than relying on a download from the web. Using this USB drive, once you have installed the software, you must still activate it, using your dongle or active registration information. USB Install Drive The software on the USB drive allows you to install Media Composer 8 on your system. Unless you have a valid license to use the software, it will not work. This USB option is designed as a backup install option, should you need to re-install the software and are unable to download it from the web.