![]() ![]() In this piece we’ll look at what license keys are, what they are used for, the different types of license keys, why they are important, best practices, and more.Ī software license key is a way to make sure that only the correct users are able to install and/or use software (after a license has been purchased). As opposed to a license itself, which gives a user (or users) permission to legally use a piece of software, a license key is a code or token that allows the user to identify him/herself as a legal customer (aka a paying one). If you’re more comfortable with using console commands, you should go for the “-install -removeexe” command.What is a software license key and why is it important?Īnyone who uses software, knows how important it is to regulate its use and make sure it is being used appropriately for the price paid. The license must be accepted and you can go on with settings, etc. It will not be re-launched automatically.ģ) After Xeoma closes, please launch the ‘older’ version, and try to activate your license once more. If however you do see a simple “ Install” option and there is an “ Uninstall” option below, select “ Uninstall” and then “Uninstall except for archives and settings”.Ģ) The program will ask for permissions (both installation and uninstallation are both requiring admin rights) so please grant the permission and wait a couple of seconds. If instead you see “Install (Xeoma is not installed yet)”, then Xeoma is not installed and you don’t need these steps. Inside, it should have a menu item that goes simply “ Install” and an “ Uninstall” option below. ![]() Here’s the steps breakdown:ġ) Launch any version of Xeoma and go to Xeoma’s Main menu – Install. If it’s so, we need to uninstall the newer version first, and then try the “older” version of Xeoma with your license. You can see in the Xeoma window title what versions it uses. “installed to autostart” ) you need to uninstall it. ! Follow these recommendations on downgradeĪnd then use this ‘older’ version with your license.Ĭ) ( See downgrade guide) If the newer version of Xeoma is running in the background (a.k.a. ! Make sure to download one fitting to your OS. ! Download the version that suits your Lite license from our History of changes page. Unfortunately, with Xeoma Lite you cannot use latest versions of Xeoma but you can use an older Xeoma version that fits your license. Activate the license on an older version of Xeoma or purchase updates renewal.: Version is too new (purchase date:, current version:, max allowed date: )”Īctually, the error message is quite informative and tells you what the issue is and which version of Xeoma you can use! Follow its recommendations. “You’re trying to activate a license after its free updates period has expired. You can do a reset with this page:ī) Then, when you’re trying to activate your license that is quoted below on a new OS you must see the error: Can you help?Ī: First, let’s check if you did everything right on the license side:Ī) First “untie” your license from the previously used machine (even if you changed only OS and the rest of the machine ). I tried to downgrade to the version that my Lite license supports but still have issues activating it. The license didn’t activate on the latest version of Xeoma and I got the error message with information which version of Xeoma I should use. Q: I changed OS on my computer and tried to reinstall Xeoma and use it with my Xeoma Lite license that I has purchased a year ago. ← See all customer care notes Downgrading issue – still cannot activate my license ![]()
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