How to activate your digital purchase?

Step 1: Setup Corel Product

1. Go to the official Corel page: Corel Website .
2. Select the product you purchased, such as CorelDRAW or Corel Painter.
3. Click setup file and save the installation file to your computer.

Step 2: Installing Corel Software

1. Open the setup installation file (usually a install file on Windows or a similar file on Mac).
2. Follow the instructions in the installer:
   
   
   • License Terms : Accept the license agreement.
   • Installation Location : Choose the default location or a custom location.
   • Installation Options : Select any additional components if offered.
3. Click Install or Next to start the installation.
4. Wait for the installation to complete and click Finish .

Step 3: Activate Corel software

1. Open the Corel software you installed.
2. When starting up for the first time, the software will ask for activation:
   
   
   • Click Activate or Enter License .
3. Enter the license code you received. Make sure you enter it correctly, including capitalization and dashes.
4. Click Next and wait for the software to validate your license.
5. Once the activation is successfully completed, you can use the software.

Common Problems and Solutions

1. Error message: “Invalid license code”
   
   
   • Please check that you have entered the license code correctly (including capital letters and dashes).
   • Make sure you have saved the correct software version that matches the purchased license.
2. No internet connection during activation
   
   
   • Make sure your computer is connected to the internet. Activation requires an active connection.
3. Activation issues after hardware change
   
   
   • The license may be stuck with your old configuration. Contact Corel support for assistance.
4. Installation fails or stops halfway
   
   
   • Please check your internet connection and try again.
   • Temporarily disable antivirus software if it is blocking the setup file.
5. Installation problems on Mac or Windows
   
   
   • Check that your system meets the minimum requirements for the software.

Important Note

Step 1: Remove Old Version

1. Open Settings on your computer.
2. Go to Apps (Windows) or Programs and Features .
3. Find the installed EaseUS software and click Remove or Uninstall .
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to completely remove the software.
5. Restart your computer before installing the new version.

Step 2: Setup Correct Version

Step 3: Install EaseUS Software

1. Open the saved installation file (usually a install file on Windows).
2. Follow the instructions in the installer:
   • License Terms : Accept the license agreement.
   • Installation Location : Choose the default location or a custom location.
   • Extra Options : Disable unnecessary extras if offered.
3. Click Install and wait for the installation to complete.
4. Click Finish to complete the installation.

Step 4: Activation of the Software

1. Open the installed EaseUS software.
2. When starting up for the first time, the software will ask for a license code:
   • Click Activate or Enter License .
3. Enter the license code you received. Make sure you enter it correctly, including capitalization and dashes.
4. Click OK or Activate to register the software.
5. After successful activation, you can get started right away.

Common Problems and Solutions

1. Error message: “Invalid license code”
   • Please check that you have entered the license code correctly.
   • Make sure you have saved the correct version that matches your license.
2. No activation option available
   • Check that the software is installed correctly.
   • Restart the software and look for the Activate option in the menu.
3. Problems with installation or setup
   • Make sure your computer meets the system requirements for the EaseUS software.
   • Temporarily disable antivirus software if it is blocking the installation process.
4. Activation issues after hardware change
   • Please contact EaseUS support for assistance in reactivating your license.

Manual: Windows 10 and Windows 11 Activation

Important Note

Make sure you have purchased a valid product key that matches the version of Windows you are using.

• Windows Home  and  Windows Pro  have different product keys.
• A product key for Windows 10 will usually also work for Windows 11, but check this when purchasing.

Activate Windows with a Product Key

Step 1: Check your Windows version

1. Open the  Start menu .
2. Go to  Settings  (gear icon).
3. Click  System  >  About .
4. Under “Windows Specifications” check whether you have the Home or Pro version installed.

Step 2: Enter product code

1. Open the  Start menu  and go to  Settings .
2. Click  Update & Security  (Windows 10) or  System  >  Activation  (Windows 11).
3. Click on  Change product key .
4. Enter your 25-digit product code (for example: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX).
5. Click  Next  and follow the prompts to complete the activation.

Step 3: Confirm Activation

• After successful activation, a message will appear stating that Windows has been activated.
• You can also go to  Settings  >  System  >  Activation  to check if Windows is activated.

Troubleshooting Activation Issues

1. Error message: “This product code is not valid”
   
   
   • Make sure the product key matches the installed version (Home or Pro).
2. Error message: “Another license is already activated on this machine”
   
   
   • This happens if the product key has already been used on another computer. Contact Microsoft support.
3. After hardware changes (such as a new hard drive)
   
   
   • Use the Activation Troubleshooter in  Settings  >  Update & Security  >  Activation  >  Troubleshooter
4. No product code available
   
   
   • Purchase a new license through the official Microsoft store or an authorized reseller.