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Dave: /* Where is my Serial Number license file located? */

2026-01-23T21:51:53Z

Where is my Serial Number license file located?

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	Your Serial Number file is located in the preferences folder in your home folder.		Your Serial Number file is located in the preferences folder in your home folder.

	Mac: <home folder>/Library/Preferences/kJams/kJams Serial Number.~~xml~~		Mac: <home folder>/Library/Preferences/kJams/kJams Serial Number.plist
	Win: <home folder>/AppData/Roaming/Preferences/kJams/kJams Serial Number.~~xml~~		Win: <home folder>/AppData/Roaming/Preferences/kJams/kJams Serial Number.plist

	The easy way to get there is simply to run kJams, and go "Help->Reveal Preferences".		The easy way to get there is simply to run kJams, and go "Help->Reveal Preferences".

Dave at 20:59, 20 December 2022

2022-12-20T20:59:18Z

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	* To activate your second computer, run kJams and go "Help->Enter Serial Number" then use "[http://lifehacker.com/5801525/help-new-pc-users-learn-how-to-copy-cut-and-paste copy and paste]" to paste your serial number		* To activate your second computer, run kJams and go "Help->Enter Serial Number" then use "[http://lifehacker.com/5801525/help-new-pc-users-learn-how-to-copy-cut-and-paste copy and paste]" to paste your serial number
	* To deactivate a computer (say, to move to another computer, or before you reformat your computer), run kJams and go "Help->Deactivate"		* To deactivate a computer (say, to move to another computer, or before you reformat your computer), run kJams and go "Help->Deactivate"
	* Licenses '''are''' [[Transferring\|transferable]]		* Licenses do not "float" but they '''are''' [[Transferring\|transferable]]. In other words, if you've used up your two activations, and you wish to move to a new computer, you must deactivate one computer, so you can activate the new one.

	==Activations are tied to your computer==		==Activations are tied to your computer==

Dave at 05:00, 9 July 2014

2014-07-09T05:00:17Z

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	~~__TOC__~~
	~~==General Information==~~
	* A '''license''' grants you ONE serial number		* A '''license''' grants you ONE serial number
	* One serial number may be used to '''activate''' two computers (Mac or Windows doesn't matter)		* One serial number may be used to '''activate''' two computers (Mac or Windows doesn't matter)

Dave: /* Further Info */

2014-07-09T05:00:02Z

Further Info

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	==Further Info==		==Further Info==
	* What do if your SN [[Serial_Number_Stopped_Working\|stops working]]		* What to do if your SN [[Serial_Number_Stopped_Working\|stops working]]
	* If it gets [[Activations\|stuck in Tryout Mode]]		* If it gets [[Activations\|stuck in Tryout Mode]] no matter what you do.
	* When you buy kJams, you do '''not''' need to [[Enter Serial Number\|Enter the Serial Number]]		* When you buy kJams, you do '''not''' need to [[Enter Serial Number\|Enter the Serial Number]]

Dave at 04:57, 9 July 2014

2014-07-09T04:57:39Z

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			__TOC__
			==General Information==
	* A '''license''' grants you ONE serial number		* A '''license''' grants you ONE serial number
	* One serial number may be used to '''activate''' two computers (Mac or Windows doesn't matter)		* One serial number may be used to '''activate''' two computers (Mac or Windows doesn't matter)

Dave at 04:57, 9 July 2014

2014-07-09T04:57:10Z

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	* To activate your second computer, run kJams and go "Help->Enter Serial Number" then use "[http://lifehacker.com/5801525/help-new-pc-users-learn-how-to-copy-cut-and-paste copy and paste]" to paste your serial number		* To activate your second computer, run kJams and go "Help->Enter Serial Number" then use "[http://lifehacker.com/5801525/help-new-pc-users-learn-how-to-copy-cut-and-paste copy and paste]" to paste your serial number
	* To deactivate a computer (say, to move to another computer, or before you reformat your computer), run kJams and go "Help->Deactivate"		* To deactivate a computer (say, to move to another computer, or before you reformat your computer), run kJams and go "Help->Deactivate"
	* Licenses '''are''' transferable		* Licenses '''are''' [[Transferring\|transferable]]

			==Activations are tied to your computer==
			Your serial number may stop working if any of the following happens:
			* You replace or reformat your startup drive
			* You replace your networking card (ethernet)
			* Your Operating System makes a major change (eg: going from 10.4 to 10.5 can sometimes cause a deactivation)
			* You switch to a different computer.
			* your computer goes "in for repair"
			If your kJams goes back to "(Tryout)" mode for any reason, simply contact me and I'll reset your activations.

	==Where is my Serial Number license file located?==		==Where is my Serial Number license file located?==
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	You can send this file to your backup computer to activate it, or transfer it to a new computer, just put it in the same place.		You can send this file to your backup computer to activate it, or transfer it to a new computer, just put it in the same place.

	~~==Activations are tied to your computer==~~
	~~Your serial number may stop working if any of the following happens:~~
	* You replace or reformat your startup drive
	* You replace your networking card (ethernet)
	* Your Operating System makes a major change (eg: going from 10.4 to 10.5 can sometimes cause a deactivation)
	* You switch to a different computer.
	* your computer goes "in for repair"
	~~If your kJams goes back to "(Tryout)" mode for any reason, simply contact me and I'll reset your activations.~~

	==Further Info==		==Further Info==
	* Info on [[Transferring]] your serial number
	* What do if your SN [[Serial_Number_Stopped_Working\|stops working]]		* What do if your SN [[Serial_Number_Stopped_Working\|stops working]]
	* If it gets [[Activations\|stuck in Tryout Mode]]		* If it gets [[Activations\|stuck in Tryout Mode]]
	* ~~You~~ do not need to [[Enter Serial Number\|Enter the Serial Number]]		* When you buy kJams, you do '''not''' need to [[Enter Serial Number\|Enter the Serial Number]]

Dave at 03:00, 9 July 2014

2014-07-09T03:00:03Z

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	* A '''license''' grants you ONE serial number		* A '''license''' grants you ONE serial number
	* One serial number may be used to activate ~~TWO~~ computers (Mac or Windows doesn't matter)		* One serial number may be used to '''activate''' two computers (Mac or Windows doesn't matter)
	* One license is for one person (ie: you can not give your second activation to another person)		* One license is intended for one person (ie: you can not give your second '''activation''' to another person)
	* To activate your second computer, run kJams and go "Help->Enter Serial Number" then use "[http://lifehacker.com/5801525/help-new-pc-users-learn-how-to-copy-cut-and-paste copy and paste]" to paste your serial number		* To activate your second computer, run kJams and go "Help->Enter Serial Number" then use "[http://lifehacker.com/5801525/help-new-pc-users-learn-how-to-copy-cut-and-paste copy and paste]" to paste your serial number
	* To deactivate a computer (say, to move to another computer), run kJams and go "Help->Deactivate"		* To deactivate a computer (say, to move to another computer, or before you reformat your computer), run kJams and go "Help->Deactivate"
	* Licenses are transferable		* Licenses '''are''' transferable

	==Where is my Serial Number license file located?==		==Where is my Serial Number license file located?==
	Your SN file is located in the preferences folder in your home folder.		Your Serial Number file is located in the preferences folder in your home folder.

	Mac: <home folder>/Library/Preferences/kJams/kJams Serial Number.xml		Mac: <home folder>/Library/Preferences/kJams/kJams Serial Number.xml
	Win: <home folder>/AppData/Roaming/Preferences/kJams/kJams Serial Number.xml		Win: <home folder>/AppData/Roaming/Preferences/kJams/kJams Serial Number.xml

			The easy way to get there is simply to run kJams, and go "Help->Reveal Preferences".

	You can send this file to your backup computer to activate it, or transfer it to a new computer, just put it in the same place.		You can send this file to your backup computer to activate it, or transfer it to a new computer, just put it in the same place.

Dave at 02:57, 9 July 2014

2014-07-09T02:57:38Z

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			* A '''license''' grants you ONE serial number
			* One serial number may be used to activate TWO computers (Mac or Windows doesn't matter)
			* One license is for one person (ie: you can not give your second activation to another person)
			* To activate your second computer, run kJams and go "Help->Enter Serial Number" then use "[http://lifehacker.com/5801525/help-new-pc-users-learn-how-to-copy-cut-and-paste copy and paste]" to paste your serial number
			* To deactivate a computer (say, to move to another computer), run kJams and go "Help->Deactivate"
			* Licenses are transferable

			==Where is my Serial Number license file located?==
	Your SN file is located in the preferences folder in your home folder.		Your SN file is located in the preferences folder in your home folder.

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	You can send this file to your backup computer to activate it, or transfer it to a new computer, just put it in the same place.		You can send this file to your backup computer to activate it, or transfer it to a new computer, just put it in the same place.

	~~Note that~~ if ~~you need~~ to ~~transfer~~, ~~you need to let~~ me ~~know so~~ I ~~can~~ reset your activations.		==Activations are tied to your computer==
			Your serial number may stop working if any of the following happens:
			* You replace or reformat your startup drive
			* You replace your networking card (ethernet)
			* Your Operating System makes a major change (eg: going from 10.4 to 10.5 can sometimes cause a deactivation)
			* You switch to a different computer.
			* your computer goes "in for repair"
			If your kJams goes back to "(Tryout)" mode for any reason, simply contact me and I'll reset your activations.

			==Further Info==
	* Info on [[Transferring]] your serial number		* Info on [[Transferring]] your serial number
	* What do if your SN [[Serial_Number_Stopped_Working\|stops working]]		* What do if your SN [[Serial_Number_Stopped_Working\|stops working]]
	* [[Downloads#Licensing_and_Serial_Numbers\|Licensing and Activation Info]]
	* If it gets [[Activations\|stuck in Tryout Mode]]		* If it gets [[Activations\|stuck in Tryout Mode]]
	* You do not need to [[Enter Serial Number\|Enter the Serial Number]]		* You do not need to [[Enter Serial Number\|Enter the Serial Number]]

Dave at 17:52, 11 March 2013

2013-03-11T17:52:43Z

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	Note that if you need to transfer, you need to let me know so I can reset your activations.		Note that if you need to transfer, you need to let me know so I can reset your activations.

			* Info on [[Transferring]] your serial number
	* What do if your SN [[Serial_Number_Stopped_Working\|stops working]]		* What do if your SN [[Serial_Number_Stopped_Working\|stops working]]
	* [[Downloads#Licensing_and_Serial_Numbers\|Licensing and Activation Info]]		* [[Downloads#Licensing_and_Serial_Numbers\|Licensing and Activation Info]]
	* If it gets [[Activations\|stuck in Tryout Mode]]		* If it gets [[Activations\|stuck in Tryout Mode]]
	* You do not need to [[Enter Serial Number\|Enter the Serial Number]]		* You do not need to [[Enter Serial Number\|Enter the Serial Number]]

Dave at 03:11, 28 June 2010

2010-06-28T03:11:28Z

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	Your SN file is located in the preferences folder in your home folder.		Your SN file is located in the preferences folder in your home folder.

	/~~Users~~/<~~you~~>/~~Library~~/Preferences/kJams/kJams Serial Number.xml		Mac: <home folder>/Library/Preferences/kJams/kJams Serial Number.xml
			Win: <home folder>/AppData/Roaming/Preferences/kJams/kJams Serial Number.xml

	You can send this file to your backup computer to activate it, or transfer it to a new computer, just put it in the same place.		You can send this file to your backup computer to activate it, or transfer it to a new computer, just put it in the same place.

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	Note that if you need to transfer, you need to let me know so I can reset your activations.		Note that if you need to transfer, you need to let me know so I can reset your activations.

			* Info on [[Transferring]] your serial number
	* What do if your SN [[Serial_Number_Stopped_Working\|stops working]]		* What do if your SN [[Serial_Number_Stopped_Working\|stops working]]
	* [[Downloads#Licensing_and_Serial_Numbers\|Licensing and Activation Info]]		* [[Downloads#Licensing_and_Serial_Numbers\|Licensing and Activation Info]]
	* If it gets [[Activations\|stuck in Tryout Mode]]		* If it gets [[Activations\|stuck in Tryout Mode]]
	* You do not need to [[Enter Serial Number\|Enter the Serial Number]]		* You do not need to [[Enter Serial Number\|Enter the Serial Number]]