Label direct transfer

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Transferring a LabelDirect licence from one computer to another is a three-step process requiring the use of removable media (typically a USB memory stick).

To transfer your LabelDirect licence from an existing installation (Computer A) to a new installation (Computer B) proceed as follows:

STEP 1 (Computer B):

• On the computer that will receive the transferred licence (Computer B) install a new copy of LabelDirect.
• You can download LabelDirect here
• The trial will run for 30 days as a fully-functional trial installation and you can use this time to configure the new installation and ensure that it is working to your satisfaction.
• When you are ready to transfer the licence, insert the USB stick into computer B and, from the LabelDirect menu, select Licence / Licence Transfer / 1. Start Transfer.
• A ‘Save Licence File’ dialog box will be displayed that enables you to store a blank licence file (LabelDirect.lic) on the removable media.
• When the ‘Licence transfer successful’ message appears, take the USB stick to computer A.

STEP 2 (Computer A):

• On the computer from which the licence will be transferred (Computer A) insert the USB stick containing the blank licence file created in step one.
• From the LabelDirect menu select Licence / Licence Transfer / 2. Transfer This Licence
• A message will then appear asking you to confirm that you wish to transfer the LabelDirect licence away from this computer.
• In the following ‘Open Licence File’ dialog box, navigate to and select the blank licence file on the USB memory stick.
• LabelDirect will then transfer its licence to the licence file on the USB stick, de-authorizing itself and reverting to a 30-day trial in the process.
• When the ‘Licence transfer successful’ message appears take the USB stick back to computer B.
  NOTE: This process is not reversible and the licence cannot be returned to this computer.
• If you wish to subsequently re-licence computer A, you will need to purchase a new licence.

STEP 3 (Computer B):

• Insert the USB memory stick in the computer that will receive the transferred licence (Computer B).
• Note that this must be the same computer that created the blank licence file in step 1.
• From the LabelDirect menu select Licence / Licence Transfer / 3. Complete Transfer.
• In the following ‘Import Licence File’ dialog box navigate to and select the licence file on the USB memory stick.
• LabelDirect will then activate itself using the specified licence file.
• When the ‘Licence transfer successful’ message appears the transfer process is complete.
• Note: that the licence file on the USB stick cannot subsequently be used to licence any other computer.