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Troubleshooting and known issues with ApexSQL Tools


"Invalid activation code" message appears during Automatic and Manual activation

Applies to
All ApexSQL Products

Summary

This article explains what to do when "Invalid activation code" message appears during both Automatic and Manual activation

Resolution
1) Go to Manual activation (Website login is required)

2) Select ApexSQL product in the Product list

3) Enter the Activation Key and Hardware ID an click Submit

4) The Activation code will be displayed. Click Get Reg key file

5) Save the file on the machine where ApexSQL product that should be activated is installed

6) Double click the saved reg file and, when prompted, allow the file to be added to the registry

7) A message notifying you about successful key adding to the registry will be displayed

About ApexSQL
ApexSQL is a leading provider of SQL Server tools for database recovery, database auditing, database comparison, documentation as well as SQL Server Management Studio and Visual Studio add-ins for SQL code refactoring, code completion and database source control. We strive to ensure that every one of our tools is standard-defining product in its class, from feature set, to performance, interface and quality.

Last updated
December 02, 2011

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"Activation key invalid for this product" message occurs

Applies to
All ApexSQL Products

Summary

This article explains what to do when "Activation key invalid for this product" message occurs.

Cause
The Activation key is valid but it is being used to activate the wrong product.

Resolution
Make sure you are using the correct key for the specific product you are trying to activate. If the product is correct, contact support@apexsql.com and explain the problem

About ApexSQL
ApexSQL is a leading provider of SQL Server tools for database recovery, database auditing, database comparison, documentation as well as SQL Server Management Studio and Visual Studio add-ins for SQL code refactoring, code completion and database source control. We strive to ensure that every one of our tools is standard-defining product in its class, from feature set, to performance, interface and quality.

Last updated
December 02, 2011

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"Activation limit exceeded" message occurs

Applies to
All ApexSQL Products

Summary

This article explains what to do when "Activation limit exceeded" message occurs.

Cause
The number of successful activations has exceeded the limit allowed for this activation key.

Resolution
Contact sales@apexsql.com, provide your full name, email, HardwareID and Activation Key in question. If possible, provide the number of activations with this Activation Key and the reasons behind each of them (installing on the test machine, machine replacement, etc.)

About ApexSQL
ApexSQL is a leading provider of SQL Server tools for database recovery, database auditing, database comparison, documentation as well as SQL Server Management Studio and Visual Studio add-ins for SQL code refactoring, code completion and database source control. We strive to ensure that every one of our tools is standard-defining product in its class, from feature set, to performance, interface and quality.

Last updated
December 02, 2011

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"Activation key doesn't exist" message occurs

Applies to
All ApexSQL products

Summary

This article explains what to do when "Activation key doesn't exist" message occurs.

Cause
This occurs when the activation key isn’t valid or may be missing from our server.

Resolution
Contact sales@apexsql.com, provide your full name, email, HardwareID and any other order-related information and explain the situation

About ApexSQL
ApexSQL is a leading provider of SQL Server tools for database recovery, database auditing, database comparison, documentation as well as SQL Server Management Studio and Visual Studio add-ins for SQL code refactoring, code completion and database source control. We strive to ensure that every one of our tools is standard-defining product in its class, from feature set, to performance, interface and quality.

Last updated
December 02, 2011

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Despite successful activation, activation form keeps showing up like the product is not activated

Applies to
All ApexSQL products

Summary

This article explains what to do when the product is successfully activated but the application activation form keeps showing up indicating the product is not activated.

Resolution
1) Go to Manual activation (Website login is required)

2) Select ApexSQL product in the Product list

3) Enter the Activation key and Hardware Id an click Submit

4) The Activation code will be displayed. Click Get Reg key file

5) Save the file on the machine where ApexSQL product that should be activated is installed

6) Double click the saved reg file and, when prompted, allow the file to be added to the registry

7) A message notifying you about successful key adding to the registry will be displayed

About ApexSQL
ApexSQL is a leading provider of SQL Server tools for database recovery, database auditing, database comparison, documentation as well as SQL Server Management Studio and Visual Studio add-ins for SQL code refactoring, code completion and database source control. We strive to ensure that every one of our tools is standard-defining product in its class, from feature set, to performance, interface and quality.

Last updated
December 02, 2011

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"Invalid regkey" message appears when trying to activate

Applies to
All ApexSQL Products

Summary

This article explains what to do when "Invalid regkey" message occurs.

Cause
This occurs with the older versions of the products that do not point to the new activation server where the Activation key is stored.

Resolution
Download a new version of the software or use Manual activation

About ApexSQL
ApexSQL is a leading provider of SQL Server tools for database recovery, database auditing, database comparison, documentation as well as SQL Server Management Studio and Visual Studio add-ins for SQL code refactoring, code completion and database source control. We strive to ensure that every one of our tools is standard-defining product in its class, from feature set, to performance, interface and quality.

Last updated
December 02, 2011

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