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When you purchase a legitimate, licensed copy of the software—whether the Universal or Multilingual edition—you receive a unique . This is typically a string of letters and numbers located on the physical CD sleeve, in a digital receipt, or on your original software box.

Searching for "new" serial numbers on the web often leads to significant risks:

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Confusing '0' (zero) with 'O' (letter), or '1' (one) with 'I' (letter).

Sends an auto-generated email to ABBYY; you receive a 20-character activation code in reply. By Phone/Fax Call an ABBYY office and provide your Installation ID to an operator. 3. Step-by-Step Activation Instructions Activation Wizard (Help > Activate). Enter your 24-character serial number Select your preferred method (Internet is recommended).

Found on a card inside the CD case or printed on the End User License Agreement (EULA). Digital Version:

Located in the confirmation email sent by the ABBYY Store or an authorized retailer.

If you are looking for a "new" way to use the software without the headache of legacy activation, consider these alternatives:

Many users search for "new" serial numbers or activation codes through third-party sites. It is important to exercise caution for several reasons:

Legitimate serial numbers are hard-locked to an individual user machine identification signature. A public serial number scraped online will immediately be flagged by anti-piracy databases as "Maximum Activation Limit Exceeded."