User Guide

StepbyStep Activation Instructions
The builtin Activation Wizard will quickly and efficiently activate the program. A friendly
user interface collects and sends all necessary activation information directly to ABBYY. You
will also use the Activation Wizard to enter the Activation Code (Professional Edition) or
Activation File (Corporate Edition) that you receive from ABBYY during activation.
The Wizard will generate a code (called an Installation ID), which contains all of the neces
sary activation information including system parameters and program information. The
Installation ID does not include personal information about the computer user or the system,
and the code cannot be used to identify the user.
You may choose one of three activation methods:
● Via Internet (recommended)
Over the Internet If you have an Internet connection, you can activate the
software automatically within a few seconds. Using this method allows for
activation to be carried out automatically.
● By email
By email You may send an email message (which is generated by the pro
gram and contains all of the necessary activation information) to ABBYY.
To ensure a quick reply from the automated registration system, do not alter
the information in the message body or subject field. When you have received
your Activation Code or Activation File, enter it into the corresponding field of
the Activation Wizard.
● By fax or phone(Professional Edition only)
You may phone the nearest ABBYY office or partner and provide your
Installation ID and serial number to the operator. In most countries, you may
also fax the information. To use this method, simply print and fax the activa
tion message that is automatically generated by the Wizard to the nearest
ABBYY office or partner. An Activation Code will be provided in a reply fax.
Enter it into the corresponding field of the Activation Wizard.
After activation, FineReader 7.0 will be fully functional on the registered system. The program
can be reinstalled on that computer as often as desired without reactivation. The FineReader
Activation Wizard detects and tolerates changes to your PC configuration. Minor upgrades will
not require reactivation. If major upgrades are made to the system (i.e. reformatting the hard
drive, reinstallation of the operating system, etc.), an additional activation may be required.
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Chapter 1. Installing and Starting ABBYY FineReader