# Macula License / Upgrade

## Online License Upgrade

1. Start Macula Activation Wizard. \
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   Go  to **Start ▶ All Apps ▶ Macula ▶ Macula Activation Wizard**.\
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   Alternatively, use Windows Search to locate the Activation Wizard in the programs menu.

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In Macula Enterprise edition, the application is named **Macula Activation Wizard**.

In Macula Professional edition, the application is named **Macula Registration and Activation Wizard**.&#x20;
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2. If the Macula Server has direct internet connection, select **Upgrade current license**. Then, click **OK**.

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Note that all the following software processes (both applications and services) must be stopped in order for the license to be applied correctly.&#x20;

&#x20;          •  **Macula Server Watchdog**

&#x20;          •  **Macula Server** \\

Click **Yes** to terminate the services and continute upgrade the license.

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3. Your license information will be synchronized with the license activation server and a new license summary will be displayed.&#x20;

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## Offline License Upgrade

1. Start Macula Activation Wizard. \
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   Go  to **Start ▶ All Apps ▶ Macula ▶ Macula Activation Wizard**.\
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   Alternatively, use Windows Search to locate the Activation Wizard in the programs menu.

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In Macula Enterprise edition, the application is named **Macula Activation Wizard**.

In Macula Professional edition, the application is named **Macula Registration and Activation Wizard**.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

2. If the Macula Server does not have direct internet connection, usually due to site's network security policy, choose the **Upgrade current license via license file**.&#x20;
3. On the target Macula Server, click **Generate...** button to generate the activation file. \
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4. You will be prompted to terminate the following service(s). Press **Yes** to terminate and continue.\
   &#x20;          •  **Macula Server Watchdog**
5. You will be prompted to save a file named ***system.bin*** (unless you rename it). Save the system.bin file to a removable storage (USB disk).&#x20;

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6. Insert this system.bin file to a computer that has internet connection. Go to **Macula Software Activation Centre** (<http://app.gsfcorp.com/maculaofflineactivation.html>)

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7. Insert the Macula **License Key** code. Then, press **Choose File** button to upload the **system.bin** file. Press **Get 'license.dat' file** button.
8. The Activation Centre will process your file and generate the license file instantaneously. You will be prompted to save a **license.dat** file. Save this license.dat file to a removable storage (USB disk).

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This license.dat file is unique and only valid for the same machine from which the original system.bin file was originated.
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9. Now, on the targeted Macula Server, click **Browse...** button to specify license file.&#x20;

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10. Locate and select the **license.dat** file. Then, press **Open**.
11. The validated license.dat file will be loaded,&#x20;
12. Click **Activate** to apply the license file.
13. Your new license summary will be displayed.&#x20;
