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This article will explain how to return to the online activation method from the offline activation method.
Synopsis
This article will explain how to return to the online activation method from the offline activation method.
Discussion
- Open your Start Menu and type regedit.exe
- Once the Registry Editor has opened, navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\InstallShield\23.0 - This number will differ for different versions of InstallShield/AdminStudio
- Change the value of the OfflineTransactionPending key to 0 then close Regedit
- Open your application and you should now be able to activate your licence via the online method
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