After successfully installing ABBYY FineReader PDF 15, it is necessary to activate the program in order to use it to its full extent. Before activation, the program runs in trial mode. In this mode, it is possible to try out the program, but there is a limit on the number of pages that can be saved. Additionally, the program will no longer be startable after a certain period of time.
The following steps explain how to activate ABBYY FineReader PDF 15:
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Open the "New Task" window and click on "Help" > "Activate...".
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Enter your serial number or upload a license file, if available.
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Select one of the four activation methods available in the activation wizard:
a. Activation via the Internet: This method is automatic and takes only a few seconds. An active Internet connection is required for this.
b. Activation via the ABBYY website: Click on the link provided in the activation wizard to open the activation page. Copy the product ID and serial number from the activation wizard into the corresponding fields on the website. Save the generated license file to your hard drive and specify the path in the activation wizard.
c. Activation by email: The program creates an email with all the necessary activation information. Send this email without changing the content or subject. You will receive a reply with a license file. Save this to your hard drive and enter the path in the activation wizard.
d. Activation by email from another computer: Choose this method if activation on the current computer is not possible (e.g., due to lack of Internet connection or email capabilities). Save the license information in a text file. Create a new email with the subject "Activation Request" and send it to "FineReader-activation@abbyy.com" from another computer. Copy the content of the text file into the email and send it. You will receive a reply with a license file, which you should save to your hard drive and specify in the activation wizard.
After successfully activating ABBYY FineReader PDF 15, the program can be installed on the same computer as many times as needed without reactivation. However, if significant hardware changes are made, the hard drive is formatted, or the operating system is reinstalled, a license file and activation will be required again.