How to register WinZip software using an activation code

If you did not purchase your WinZip, WinZip Courier, or WinZip Self-Extractor license directly from WinZip website, but instead from an authorized reseller, you may have been given an activation code rather than a registration code.

Notes:

• To activate, you must have an active Internet connection. If your computer is not connected to the internet, please see KB 125801.
• Activation codes are used to create and obtain registration information for your application.
• An activation code will only work with its intended application and version (e.g. a WinZip 20 activation code will not work with WinZip 21, WinZip Self-Extractor, or WinZip Courier).

Important: activation codes can only be used once.

After you receive your registration information, please keep it in a safe place in case you need to reinstall your WinZip applications. If you previously activated, but did not save your registration information, please check the Registered Product Lookup form. If this is not successful, you can fill out the information in the Detailed Search section of the same form and our Service department will assist you in finding your information.

• WinZip Activation Instructions
• WinZip Courier Activation Instructions
• WinZip Self-Extractor Activation Instructions

WinZip Activation Instructions

1. Start WinZip
2. Type your name and activation code EXACTLY as they appear on your activation acknowledgment email or on the WinZip CD case and click Register
3. In the WinZip Activation Information screen, type the requested information and click OK
4. WinZip will connect to the WinZip server, verify the activation code, and a registration code based upon the name or email address you entered will be issued (and entered into WinZip automatically)
5. A confirmation email, containing the registration information, will also be sent to the email address entered

WinZip Courier Activation Instructions

1. Install WinZip Courier
2. Click Start and select Register WinZip Courier from the WinZip Courier program menu
3. Type your name and activation code exactly as they appear on your registration acknowledgement email or on the WinZip Courier CD case and click OK
4. In the WinZip Courier Activation Information screen, type the requested information and click OK
5. WinZip Courier will connect to the WinZip server, verify the activation code, and a registration code based upon the name or email address you entered will be issued (and entered into WinZip Courier automatically)
6. A confirmation email, containing the registration information, will also be sent to the email address entered

WinZip Self-Extractor Activation Instructions

1. Install and run WinZip Self-Extractor
2. Click Enter Registration Code on the initial WinZip Self-Extractor screen or press the Shift key on your keyboard and click About
3. Type your name and activation code EXACTLY as they appear on your registration acknowledgment email or on the WinZip Self-Extractor CD case, and click OK
4. In the WinZip Self-Extractor Activation Information screen, type the requested information and click OK
5. WinZip Self-Extractor will connect to the WinZip, verify the activation code, and a registration code based upon the name or email address you entered will be issued (and entered into WinZip Self-Extractor automatically)
6. A confirmation email containing the registration information will also be sent to the email address entered