Hi
have just found a cheap (ish) solution
Contacted Corel via web chat explained problem X5 wont open and I have tried to delete updates to the last point X5 had opened . I was offered an upgrade to X9 , which I don't want however I was offered it at £42.74 a good price I would say , however again I stated that when I purchased the X5 part of they payment would go to r&d or this product ( patches and upgardes etc) as well as newer versions of the X series
This haggling brought the price to £38.24 the £00.24 puzzled me ' am I paying VAT on this?' yes you are , the reply . only this in a upgrade I don't want and then having to pay VAT on top!!! .. err let me speak to a superviser and get back to you......... how about £11.25 (including vat) as a one off offer ( could have taken the insurance for two years at £5. however didn't) .... I will get my card....
I now have upgarde to X9 AND ALSO ..... free download of NewBlue - Film Effects ( £79..) FREE
Many thanks Corel......... err any chance of X15 for free when it comes out