Activation of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 Written Instructions

This article contains two sets of instructions:

I already have the product installed on my computer -

I do not currently have the product installed on my computer -

Please follow the instruction set for your current scenario.

I already have the product installed on my computer -

If you already have the product installed on your computer, you may use your serial/purchase key to activate the program.

1. Launch the product.
2. From the trial version splash screen, click "Enter Key" or "Already Purchased."
3. Type in your serial number/purchase key from your order confirmation email.
4. Click "Connect" if you are connected to the internet.
5. If activation was successful, choose to save your codes as a text file on your computer.
6. Click Finish.

If you receive an error message when you click the "Connect" option, or are not connected to the internet, follow the directions below.

1. Launch the product again.
2. Click the Activate now! button.
3. Click on Phone Corel.
4. You will be offered an Installation Code and your Key with a blank Activation Code field. Contact Technical Support
5. Provide Technical Support with the Installation Code and Key and you will be provided with an Activation Code that can be used to unlock your product.

I do not currently have the product installed on my computer -

If you do not already have the product installed on your computer, you will need to download the program prior to activating it. There will be two different places you may download from:

1. You will be directed to a Order Confirmation page with a link that says Click to Download just after your order has been completed.
2. You will be emailed an Order Confirmation Email with a link that says Click to Download.

Download Instructions:

1. Click on the Click to Download link on either your Order Confirmation Page or in your Order Confirmation Email.
2. Make sure to keep an eye out for any pop-up blockers that may be triggered by your browser or internet security software.
3. You will be offered a File download dialog. Choose to Save the file.
4. Save the file to a place you know where to find it such as your Desktop.
5. Once the file has been downloaded, double click the file's icon to initialize the program's install.
6. Follow the install wizard to install the program. You will be prompted to enter your serial number.
7. Use the Serial Number provided on either your Order Confirmation Page or in your Order Confirmation Email.
8. Open the program and then close it. Follow the instructions provided above under I already have the product installed on my computer - to activate the program.