Hello there Rodger.
I answered a question similar to this here
http://www.fixya.com/support/t8127547-just_opened_never_before_opened_dvd_xThe company is bust, A judge shut them down in 2004.
I would find a crack for the software,
( so you can copy/convert the store bought CD/DVDs you own and save the original )
You won't need to activate.
But use alot of caution when downloading cracks, and for that matter even going to websites that link to the cracks. they are notorious for viruses/spy-ware/male-ware.
If you need help finding the crack, I might be able to help you.
I'd need your version number number for that.
Let me know if this helps.