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Fences6 Activation error code -212

Documented solution didn't work

March 15, 2026 11:22:14 AM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

I need help getting Fences6 activated. I've done all the steps for removing old Fences software, uninstalled/reinstalled, making sure I have the correct code (subscription but didn't remember that until now, I do have a standalone license and that failed too). Interestingly enough, if I look at my account and the license where it's activated, it says my computer is activated so not sure why the activation wizard is not activated... version 6.2.0.1.

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Reply #1 March 15, 2026 11:33:36 AM
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Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. Please refer to this guide: https://support.stardock.com/space/SHC/1260552209/Error:+212+or+Product+Keeps+Prompting+to+Activate. Try it and report back. 

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Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant.

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Reply #2 March 20, 2026 8:14:13 AM
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Hi Basj,

As mentioned in the original post, I completed uninstalling and reinstalling the software and that included the steps mentioned in link sent. I tried a 2nd time and there's no folder to remove in the location. Should I remove the Stardock folder itself? I seem to recall having a similar issue when I went to version 5 a couple years ago but I don't remember what I did to get it working then. As of Mar 16, I have two emails saying my license was deactivated but that might be older versions I have on my account. I just checked and the current subscription for version 6 5-pack is showing active. 

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Reply #3 March 20, 2026 8:27:35 AM
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Please post what you see here, once you finished install Fences 6. Do you see something like my screenshot below?

 

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kimwhaley
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Reply #4 March 20, 2026 8:43:15 AM
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Odd, that folder is not there. Should I run the installer again?

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Reply #5 March 20, 2026 8:51:02 AM
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That is strange, yes, please try to run it again. Also look into your AV/security/cleanup software which might block Fences from creating those folder and files.

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Reply #6 March 20, 2026 9:08:50 AM
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Tried again and got the same error. Trying to figure out how to temporarily disable AV software.

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Reply #7 March 20, 2026 7:55:40 PM
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I couldn't figure out how to temporarily disable my AV software so uninstalled it. I uninstalled Fences6 and reinstalled it and get the same error code. Tried logging into my Stardock account as well, same error. 

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Reply #8 March 20, 2026 10:03:00 PM
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As a test, try install in a Windows Sandbox and see if you can activate it while in the Sandbox. Refer here for Sandbox steps: https://support.stardock.com/space/SHC/1416560645/Testing+Fences+in+Sandbox. Try it and report back.

You can use this guide to review and manage your activation: https://support.stardock.com/space/SHC/1260191763/How+to+review+and+manage+your+current+activations.

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Basj,
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