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Old Software Versions & Discontinued Products

Here is information about the various retired software versions. You are free to continue to use our "Self Help" FAQ database which may help you to resolve some software issues. Scroll to the bottom of the page for common FAQ issues or to search the FAQ database for other topics.

Did a new Windows version break your old Buzz Tools software program?

Newer Windows versions and Windows updates were not meant for old software. When Windows makes changes to their operating systems it can prevent many older software programs from running, including the Buzz Tools software programs listed below. You might have trouble installing, authorizing or running your older software programs. To continue using your old software, you’ll need your original Windows version and you may even need to install an older version of your software. It’s unfortunate that Microsoft doesn’t warn customers about possible third party software issues prior to the updating or upgrading of Windows.

Old Software Versions with Self-Help Support Only

BuzzEdit Software

BuzzEdit v3
Final version 3.16b (99b) - Retired March 2020

Please see the BuzzEdit v3 support page for downloads, education and support.

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The BuzzEdit 4 Upgrade is installed directly onto your computer. You won't need to install any previous versions of BuzzEdit first but you will need your old serial number to qualify for upgrade pricing.


BuzzEdit v2
Retired 2011

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The BuzzEdit v3 Upgrade is installed directly onto your computer. You will not need to install BuzzEdit v2 first but you WILL need your old BuzzEdit v2 serial number during program authorization.


BuzzEdit v1
Retired 2004

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BuzzWord Software

BuzzWord v2
Final version 2.01c (130) - Retired March 2020

Please see the BuzzWord v2 support page for downloads, education and support.

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The BuzzWord 4 Upgrade is installed directly onto your computer. You won't need to install any previous versions of BuzzEdit first but you will need your old serial number to qualify for upgrade pricing.


BuzzWord v1
Final version 1.09(329) - Retired Nov 2016

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The BuzzWord 2 Upgrade is installed directly onto your computer. You won't need to install BuzzWord v1 first but you WILL need your old BuzzWord v1 serial number during program authorization.

BuzzXplore Software

BuzzXplore v2
Final Version 2.17(87) - Retired September 2021

Please see the BuzzXplore v2 support page for downloads, education and support.

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The BuzzXplore 4 Upgrade is installed directly onto your computer. You won't need to install any previous versions of BuzzXplore first but you will need your old serial number to qualify for upgrade pricing.


BuzzXplore Embroidery v1
Final version 1.27(210) - Retired 2011

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The BuzzXplore v2 Upgrade is installed directly onto your computer. You won't need to install BuzzXplore Embroidery Edition v1 first but you WILL need your old BuzzXplore v1 serial number during program authorization.


BuzzXplore Cross-Stitch v1
Final version 1.27(210) - Discontinued 2011

Although the Cross-Stitch edition was discontinued in 2011, it may be authorized and used in BuzzXplore v2.

Buzz-2-Stitches Software

Buzz-2-Stitches v1
Final version 1.02C (153) - Retired March 2020

Please see the Buzz-2-Stitches v1 support page for downloads, education and support.

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The Buzz-2-Stitches Upgrade is installed directly onto your computer. You won't need to install any previous versions of Buzz-2-Stitches first but you will need your old serial number to qualify for upgrade pricing. You will also need your current Buzz-2-Stitches security dongle to run the software.

BuzzSize Software

BuzzSize v1
Final version 2.08 (172) - Retired March 2020

Please see the BuzzSize v2 support page for downloads, education and support.

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The BuzzSize 4 Upgrade is installed directly onto your computer. You won't need to install any previous versions of BuzzSize first but you will need your old serial number to qualify for upgrade pricing.

Discontinued Products

These programs have been discontinued. You are free to continue to use the "Self Help" FAQ database which may help you to resolve some software issues. Scroll to the bottom of the page for common FAQ issues or to search the FAQ database for other topics.

Buzz Tools Software

Buzz Tools v4
Final version 4.12(149) - Discontinued 2014

BuzzXplore software replaces the older Buzz Tools program line.

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The BuzzXplore v2 Upgrade is installed directly onto your computer. You will not need to install Buzz Tools v4 first but you WILL need your old Buzz Tools v4 serial number during program authorization.


Buzz Tools v3
Final version 3.38(86) - Retired 2007

BuzzXplore software replaces the older Buzz Tools program line.

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BuzzBox - Embroidery Reader / Writer Box

Final version 2.03(39d) - Discontinued Nov 2017

Please see the BuzzBox support page for downloads, drivers and support.


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