Reactivation Start8 after reformat in same PC

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Hi, I wanted a information, I bought start8 but still have not installed and activated,

I wanted to ask since I format the pc often could activate the software every time I format?

or is there a way to make a backup of activation in such a way as to restore it after a format?

Many thanks

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

From the FAQ at https://www.stardock.com/support/activation_info.aspx

 

   Activation limits

There are reasonable limits on how often you can activate a given product to help deter piracy, but for most users, this limit will not be reached.

For instance, you might want to use your laptop as a secondary machine with Multiplicity at home and at the office. This would require Multiplicity be activated twice (once on each of the primary machines). As long as you're the only one using those machines, that's fine and covered by your license. When you start getting more complicated like "I also need copies at client sites for when I'm there", then it's probably time to order some additional licenses!

Bluntly: If we find 42 activation attempts from 29 different IP addresses and emails in the course of an evening, it's fraud. We are users of our own software too. We've added a level of protection that we, as users, are comfortable working with.