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BarTender Software Activation
Concepts, Questions, and Answers
Contents
Introduction ......................................................................... 3
How Does Activation Work? .............................................. 3
Q: What is activation? .................................................................................3
Q: How do I activate my software?..............................................................3
Automatic Internet Connection .................................................................3
Web Browser ............................................................................................3
Telephone ................................................................................................3
Q: What happens during activation? .........................................................4
Q: How is the Installation Identification Code generated?.......................4
Q: Do I need to maintain an Internet connection after activating? ..........4
Q: Can I install the software without activating it? ...................................4
Q: Can I activate my software on more than one computer at a time? ...4
Q: How do I move my software to a different computer?.........................4
Q: Do I have to reactivate if I change my hardware? ................................5
How Do Activation and Registration Differ? .................... 5
Q: If I activate, do I also need to register? .................................................5
Q: What information is needed for activation? .........................................5
Q: What information is needed for registration? .......................................5
What Happens After I Activate My Software? .................. 5
Q: How will activation affect me? ...............................................................5
Q: What happens if a newer version of the software is released?
Will I be able to activate the older version? ...............................................6
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Introduction
Seagull Scientific's product activation helps to combat software piracy and ensure
that your Seagull Scientific software is genuine. Activation is easily accomplished
with the Activation Wizard.
How Does Activation Work?
Q: What is activation?
Activation is an easy, anonymous, process that authenticates your software license.
Activation is an electronic form of the license agreement between Seagull Scientific
and its valued customers.
You have 30 days from the time of installation to activate your software. If the
software is not activated within the first 30 days following installation, it will begin to
operate in demonstration mode: one digit or character from each data field will be
changed when labels are printed.
Q: How do I activate my software?
During installation or the first time you run your software, an Activation Wizard will
guide you through the activation process. The Activation Wizard will ask for the
Product Key Code distributed with your software and then it will require some sort of
communication with Seagull Scientific to authenticate your software license. There
are three ways to authenticate this information:
Automatic Internet Connection
Seagull Scientific provides a secure web server for fast and easy activation. If the
computer on which you are installing the software is connected to the Internet,
the Activation Wizard will automatically activate your product in one step without
the need for a web browser.
Web Browser
If you are installing on a computer without internet access, the Activation
Wizard can supply you with instructions on how to activate with the help of a
web browser on another computer with internet access.
Telephone
Our company has representatives available to help complete your activation
process. A representative will ask for information shown in the Activation
Wizard then give you the code you need to complete activation.
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Q: What happens during activation?
If the Activation Wizard has access to an Internet connection, activation requests are
handled automatically in just seconds. When activation is initiated, the Activation
Wizard generates an Installation Identification Code. The Installation Identification
Code and the Product Key Code distributed with your software package, are
communicated to Seagull Scientific's activation server over the Internet or by your
conversation with a company representative. The server returns an Activation Code
that unlocks your software.
Q: How is the Installation Identification Code generated?
If your software came with a hardware security key, its unique serial number will be
used. Otherwise, when the Activation Wizard is run for the first time, it generates the
Installation Identification Code based on the various hardware components and
peripherals of the computer. Even so, the Installation Identification Code does not
contain enough information for anyone, including Seagull Scientific, to determine
exactly what hardware is in use. The activation process does not collect or transmit
any personal information.
Q: Do I need to maintain an Internet connection after
activating?
No, once your software has been activated, no further communication with Seagull
Scientific’s activation server occurs. You are free to use the software on that
computer indefinitely. Your use of the software will not be monitored or regulated in
any way. We do not install any type of "spyware" components.
Q: Can I install the software without activating it?
Yes, but it will only operate for 30 days before it goes into demonstration mode (one
digit or character in each data field is replaced at print-time). If the software is
activated after the 30-day trial has ended, it will operate normally again.
Q: Can I activate my software on more than one computer
at a time?
For the Basic and Professional editions of BarTender, the answer is no. They are
licensed for one computer only. For the two Automation editions, BarTender can be
installed on as many computers as desired, but the Seagull License Server can only
be installed on one computer. The Automation editions are licensed per printer and
Seagull License Server is responsible for monitoring printer usage.
Q: How do I move my software to a different computer?
If your software came with a hardware security key, simply move the key to the new
computer and activate it. The software will run on whichever computer has the key
attached. If you do not have a hardware security key, deactivate the software on the
old computer and activate it on the new one. Both deactivation and activation can be
done by running the Activation Wizard. You can only move the software in this
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manner, three times over the life of the license. A significant hardware change can
also count as a “move.” See below for details.
Q: Do I have to reactivate if I change my hardware?
If your software came with a hardware security key, you will not need to reactivate.
Otherwise, it depends on the scope of the hardware change. Minor changes to
hardware will not require reactivation. Replacing a substantial number of hardware
components will cause the software to prompt you to contact Seagull Scientific and
reactivate. You will be granted a number of days in which to do this. You can avoid
having to contact Seagull Scientific by deactivating the software before the hardware
change is made and reactivating once it is done.
How Do Activation and Registration Differ?
Q: If I activate, do I also need to register?
No, activation is required in order for the product to be fully functional after 30 days
of use, whereas registration is optional. However, there are important benefits to
registering, such as having access to our world class, free technical support and the
ability to purchase product upgrades. It should be noted that activation is a
completely anonymous transaction, whereas registration requires personal contact
information.
Q: What information is needed for activation?
You need only to enter the Product Key Code into the Activation Wizard. Typically,
this number is found on the inside front cover of the Getting Started manual. If you
do not have a Product Key Code, please contact Seagull Scientific.
Q: What information is needed for registration?
Registration is optional. Registration requires your name and contact information,
some information about where you purchased the software, as well as the Product
Key Code.
What Happens After I Activate My Software?
Q: How will activation affect me?
Other than using the Activation Wizard, which is very fast and easy, you should not
be affected at all.
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Q: What happens if a newer version of the software is
released? Will I be able to activate the older version?
Yes, if you choose not to upgrade to the latest release, you will still be able to
activate your older version; even if Seagull Scientific discontinues the product.
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