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 the xlCompare again and continue comparing and consolidating your Excel files.

Important: xlCompare binds Activation Key to the set of hardware serials including name of your PC. So, please check if you've renamed your computer.

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 Clients Portal.

   When you order the xlCompare license, we create an account for your in the Clients Portal. It keeps your license information and 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.

Many users doesn't change the default name offered by Windows after getting new computer. In this case you computer has a new name. To transfer the license, please do the following:

1. Login to Spreadsheet Tools Clients Portal.

   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.

Contact our Support Department and describe the situation. We'll send you Activation Information again.