How to transfer your xlCompare license to the new PC
Statictic says that every 2-3 years we are upgrading our computers. Applications and amount of data, we are working with, requre more and more memory, storage data and calculation power.
So, hardware upgrade is a regular action in the current time.
Remember: If you've got a new computer - you don't lose your xlCompare license. Below is a simple procedure you should do to activate xlCompare again and continue comparing and consolidating your excel files.
Important: xlCompare binds Activation Key to the name of your PC. So, please check if you've renamed your PC.
Your new PC have the same name
For example, your old computer has name JOHN-PC and after upgrade, reinstall Windows or installing Windows on the new PC you named it JOHN-PC again.
1: Login to Spreadsheet Tools Customer Service.
When you order your xlCompare license, we create an account for your in the Customer Service Area, which keeps your activation history. Login is your e-mail and
password is your Order Reference Number.
2: Switch to the Activation page.
3: Find Activation Key for your PC and copy it into clipboard. Make sure, you've copied full key without extra characters and without losing any characters from the key.
4: Start your xlCompare, and select Help | Activate command.
5: Select Enter Activation Key option and paste key from clipboard.
6: That's all. You've activated your xlCompare again.
Your new PC have the another name
Many users after getting new PC doesn't change the default name offered by Windows. In this case computer will have a new name. To transfer the license, please do the following:
1: Login to Spreadsheet Tools Customer Service.
Login and password are described in the case above.
2: Switch to the Activation page.
3: Find Activation Key for your PC and delete it with red X button. This procedure restores your Activation Key and you can use it again to activate xlCompare on your new PC.
4: Start your xlCompare, and select Help | Activate command.
5: Activate Excel File Compare online by entering your email and Share It Order Reference Number. Get a message about successful activation.
6: That's all. You've activated your xlCompare again.
I forget my registration e-mail and Order Reference Number
Contact our Support Department and describe the situation. We'll send you Activation Information again.
