Question

How to remove or change the license number for FineReader PDF?

Answer

Note: This article corresponds only to a locally installed FineReader PDF program.

To remove a license:

1. Go to the menu Help > About > License Info.
2. Select the corresponding license and click on the Remove button:
   
3. Activate another license in the same dialog window by clicking on the Activate button.

It is also possible to remove the license file from the folder, but this method is recommended only for system administrators or users with advanced technical experience:

1. Delete the license file. It has an extension *.ABBYY.License and located by the following path: C:\ProgramData\ABBYY\FineReader\<version number>\Licenses.
   

   Note: The ProgramData folder can be hidden. To show hidden folders consult the following link: Show hidden files.

2. Close the program and restart the ABBYY FineReader Licensing Service:
   1. Press Windows+R buttons.
   2. Type services.msc and press Enter.
   3. Find the ABBYY FineReader Licensing Service in the list of services.
   4. Right-click the service and select Restart from the shortcut menu.
   5. Start FineReader PDF.
      The Activation Wizard will be opened, and the program will ask to be activated.

Additional information

Is it possible to activate the copy of FineReader with the Support ID?