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.
Please see the BuzzXplore v2 support page for downloads, education and support.
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.
Serial Number Lookup
Please see the BuzzEdit v3 support page for downloads, education and support.
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.
Serial Number Lookup
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.
Serial Number Lookup
Please see the BuzzWord v2 support page for downloads, education and support.
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.
Serial Number Lookup
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.
Serial Number Lookup
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.
Serial Number Lookup
Although the Cross-Stitch edition was discontinued in 2011, it may be authorized and used in BuzzXplore v2.
Please see the Buzz-2-Stitches v1 support page for downloads, education and support.
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.
Serial Number Lookup
Please see the BuzzSize v2 support page for downloads, education and support.
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.
Serial Number Lookup
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.
BuzzXplore software replaces the older Buzz Tools program line.
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.
Serial Number Lookup
BuzzXplore software replaces the older Buzz Tools program line.
Please see the BuzzBox support page for downloads, drivers and support.
The most commonly asked general FAQ items