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During the activation process, you'll provide Adobe with the randomly-generated activation number
given to you. Because each activation code and serial number is unique, Adobe can compare the
numbers from your activation request with our database to help ensure that your copy of the
software has not been activated more times than allowed under its license agreement.
When you need to activate
Adobe's activation system offers you a choice on when and how to activate. Adobe offers a 30-
day grace period during which you can use the software without activating. There are activation
reminders during the grace period. After the 30-day grace period you will not be able to use the
software until you activate.
Some circumstances may require you to activate again. If you replace or reformat your computer's
hard drive, you may need to activate again on that computer. You may also need to activate again
if you uninstall Adobe Audition. There are two uninstall options. Advanced Uninstall removes all
components of the software, requiring you to activate again when you reinstall. If you uninstall
using the Standard option, you won't need to activate again (certain activation related files and
information remain on your computer).
How activation information is used
The unique serial number assigned to each copy of Adobe Audition is combined with a randomly
generated number, assigned to your computer. Adobe's activation system does not transmit, or
collect, any personal information, including your hardware configuration.
Activation is separate from product registration, which is optional. Registration is for those
customers who want to receive information about product updates and other special offers from
Adobe. Adobe stores registration and activation information on separate secure servers, and there
is no linking of these sets of data.
Note: No personal information is collected by Adobe Systems when you activate your software. No
information about your use of the product or the files you create with the product is provided to
Adobe Systems. Data necessary for activation is sent to Adobe Systems only at the time of
activation.
To activate Adobe Audition:
1. Start Adobe Audition. (If you've just installed the software, the Activation screen appears
automatically.)
2. When the first Activation screen appears, do one of the following:
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If Adobe Audition detects an Internet connection, a message appears on the screen asking
if you would like to activate over the Internet. Click Next to start the Internet activation
process.
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If Adobe Audition does not detect an Internet connection, or if you want to activate by
phone or at a later time, click Other Activation Options.
3. If you clicked Other Activation Options, do one of the following:
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Choose Over The Internet, and then click Next to start the activation process immediately.
A status screen lets you know how it's progressing. If you're having trouble, try activating
by telephone.
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Choose By Telephone Via The Automated Software Activation System to begin phone
activation. Click Next to bring up a screen with the Adobe Customer Service phone
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