Well, it won't activate for me either. Win 7 Ultimate 64bit. I went through all the setps very carefully. Even uninstalled and re-installed. Tried Acitvate.exe with program open and program closed. With itunes open and closed. Still get "professional version will expire in 7 days - register now?"

Uninstalled the damn thing. Will check in later before expiration of GOTD to see if there is an answer.

You just have to click on the activate icon (the orange colored icon with the key symbol).

This is common knowledge to long time GOTD users, but for beginners, I have discovered over the years 2 things:

1). If the code is not given in the text file, and the company does not mail you one, then install the regular way, but when you see that tic box at the end that asks whether you want the program to start up afterwards, clear the tic box to say "NO." Then run your "Activate" program without the program running. When you restart, check the "About" page to see if it is registered. If not, repeat (but I've rarely had to repeat.)

2). If the code is in the text file OR you are getting it via email from the manufacturer, allow the program to open at the end of installation. Then search through "Help," "About," or other tabs looking for a place to register or to insert a key code. Sometimes there is a link in the GUI itself, so carefully check your program's opening page for indications of one. You can always write back here in the rare occurrence of not being able to find the insertion link.

PS: Of course, if you are using Windows Vista, 7 or 8, you must install both the install file and Activate file using administrator rights. This is done by Right-clicking on the *.exe file and choosing to run as Administrator.

If this helps at least 1 person, it will have been worth it.

Often, software developers work in their own little development bubble where they write code and test it where they work. There's lots of evidence that many rarely ever pilot test their works on virgin machines, especially when logged on as Standard (limited) Users.
So usually with the Activate program from GotD we have to 'activate' from an administrator's context (logged on or run as an admin) - and if we're lucky the program will be activated for ALL users, not just for the admin who activates it ..as is often the case with unsophisticated developers.
So try activating and running from and admin account/user. It may not help your everyday usage as a Standard User, but at least you'll know. :-|

I'm having the same issue.

I ran both Setup and Activate as Admin, but on launching the program, get the message "Professional features will expire in 7 days".

Ran Activate a couple more times but this did not fix it.

Any suggestions before I uninstall?

Windows 7 Pro 64bit

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I'm with you. Thanks for the warning as I try not to even download any program where they are too cheap to hire somebody to translate into Englinliss.
I have enough trouble understanding well written help docs. Even US techys have such IQ's they have trouble keeping it simple for those of us hovering around normal IQ.

I've done more examination. When I connect my old iPhone 4s, I can manipulate the apps and pictures. So the problem appears to be that the program is not new enough to recognize the iPhone 6.

After you install it, run Activate.exe that was downloaded with the setup program. It worked for me on the first try.

Some caution - the terms and conditions mention that the company will be aware of everything you do with the program, but that it is 'voluntary'. However, I have yet to find ANY way of declining inside the program.

I had the same problem, so went into compatibility mode (right click on the set up file and select properties, then click on the compatibility tab). It took about 30 seconds for the next stage. See image:

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then set where you want the program to be installed. see the image via the link below:(Ignore the path in the image, i've already changed it to where I install applications)

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the final stage took a few minutes. You'll need net framework installed as well

In app options for overwrite of each item - Music, podcast, books, etc. Default is skip which I assume means not on to overwrite. I did not test this feature as it doesn't pertain to me, but seems to be what you were asking about.

This is the very reason I am going to download this app. I am mainly a Mac person but iTunes confuses the heck out of me. No matter what I try, I can never figure out how to get what's on my iPhone into the iTunes library and not the other way around. Even following the step by step directions doesn't make sense to me. I have not backed up my phone since I first got it because there are too many files for it in iTunes that I don't want on the phone and cannot figure out how to put what's on my phone in iTunes and overwrite what's there now. Yes, I am confusing myself as I write this! LOL Going to see if this app will do what I need without popping a stitch in my brain. :D

Installed on a USB stick, or portable, means unrestricted use, which means piracy, rich.
So, no, it's unlikely it can be installed on a stick - without fairly tortuous workarounds.

dave, i haven't tried either but i would totally say this needs itunes. every app of this type that i've downloaded has needed itunes, so i believe that is a just a given.

Windows can't access an IOS device like it's a flash drive and iTunes will not let you download your music from device to computer, only upload.

You are right - Windows will not let you access the iTunes directory on your device, 'directly' - BUT - a simple stereo m/m cable - play all your songs & record on your computer & ALL of your play list will copy over (just did it last week for a customer). Hope this helps.

The trouble is, iTunes totally messes up a PC's settings and registry, is vast and system hungry, and is difficult to uninstall without sandboxing or using a tracking uninstaller. It is also fairly irritating to use. A lot of these independents are far cleaner, lighter on system resources, and w a a a y more respectful of your computer than iTunes is.