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KB #240060: Upgrading from an evaluation version to production version of Encryptionizer

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Summary:

You have purchased a production license of Encryptionzier and would like to upgrade from the evaluation license already installed.

Additional Information:

If you have installed an evaluation version that was downloaded after Feb 1, 2023  you will be able update your evaluation version with the production version without requiring a decrypt and uninstall.

To upgrade the evaluation license to the production license of software:

  • Download the latest version of software from your License Portal
  • Make note of purchased License ID and Activation password.
  • Stop all secured processes before beginning installation.
  • Run the installation of the latest version.
  • On the License screen of the installer, click License Activation.
  • This will open the License Management dialog.
  • Deactivate the Evaluation License.
  • Enter your purchased License ID and Activation password from your License Portal, then complete the installation.
  • Reboot if the installer asks you to do so at the end of the installation process.
  • If you already have the latest version of the software, you can run the License Management dialog from the Main Menu and perform the same steps as above.
  • Note: If the evaluation license has already expired, you will need to reboot.

You will not need to unsecure or decrypt any databases. All configuration options are remembered from the evaluation license to the production license.

 

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