This article describes how to configure a machine to automatically process a product activation silently. Using this method, you can create an installation package which will auto-activates without end user interaction.

How do I configure a machine for automatic activation?

To configure a machine to auto-activate one of our software products, you will need to create a registry key and value. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Registry Editor and create the following key:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\PJ Technologies\ActivationCode
    

2. Create the appropriate registry value for the product you have:
   
   ACODE_GMC :: REG_SZ     -> for Goverlan Remote Administration Suite
   ACODE_RMC :: REG_SZ     -> for Goverlan Remote Control
   ACODE_WMIX :: REG_SZ   -> for WMIX
   
   and set this value to your activation code string. The activation code string may be written using spaces or dashes between blocks or as a series of digits.
   
   For instance, to auto-activate the Goverlan Remote Administration Suite product, the following entries are all valid:
   ACODE_GMC :: REG_SZ :: 111111-222222-333333
   ACODE_GMC :: REG_SZ :: 111111 222222 333333
   ACODE_GMC :: REG_SZ :: 111111222222333333
   
   Note: You only need to configure ONE registry value per product. If you have an activation code for the Goverlan Remote Administration Suite, you only need to set the ACODE_GMC value. You do not need to configure ACODE_GMC or ACODE_WMIX.

What happens during an automatic activation?

Once the activation code has been configured in the registry, it is used for activation the first time the software product starts. If the activation is successful, the registry setting is removed. If the activation fails, the manual activation process starts.