I usually run the set-up file and then once the program is installed on my machine... I run the activation.exe file. Always did this from the begining with any software I've downloaded and always had no problems.

I know I've read where a few ppl have run the activation file first before the Setup.exe file. Whatever works I guess. I've just always done it the other way. Setup.exe and then Activate.exe

I found some numbers in the setup notepad area and copied and pasted those and that got me past the setup thing but it won't let me use them to register it so am still looking for that. Hope this helps you.

I ran the activation application first. I got a small pop-up window that said Activation successful, and when I clicked okay, it took me to "The Alchemist activated - what next?", which is pretty much the norm.

I then ran the SetUp.exe file and it prompted me for my name/company name/and registration number. (Having Demo already in the reg.# field as a default.)

I've searched for anywhere I could have missed a registration number given to me but can't find one.

Can anyone help me?