If Your Program Has Already Expired

Read this section if the program has expired and you have just purchased The Paint Estimator.

When you start the program after it has expired, you will see the registration form shown below.

Expired program registration form
Registration form displayed after expiration

Step 1: Activation Form

After purchasing the program, you should receive an activation email. Once received, click the orange button labeled “I Received My Activation Email”. This will take you to the activation form shown below.

Activation form
Activation form

Step 2: Enter Your User Name and Activation Code

Enter the user name and activation code from your activation email, then click “Request Permanent License”.

If successful, you will see a confirmation message and shortly receive a new email containing your permanent license and pass phrase.

Activation success message
Successful activation message
Permanent license email
Permanent license email

Step 3: Installing Your Permanent License

After activation, the program will display the license installation screen.

Click the “Web Install” button. You will be prompted to close the program so the License Installer can start. An internet connection is required.

If you need to install your license manually, see Install License Manually.

License installation screen
License installation screen

Step 4: Entering Your Pass Phrase

When the License Installer opens, enter the pass phrase from your permanent license email.

Click “Install License” to complete the installation.

Pass phrase entry screen
Entering the pass phrase
License installation success message
Successful license installation

The next time you start the program, it should be fully licensed.


Next Steps

If you have any questions, please contact support@thepaintestimator.com .