I closed it out & opened it up again, that time it took the code.

I tried copy and pasting again and even though the number did not show up- it activated. One point- anytime a big serial number should be put in- don't put in zeros and O's. I thought I tried all of them and nothing worked. Thanks for letting me try this though.

It's considered a rule of thumb to not mix 1s and 0s with ls (small L), Is (capital i), and Os (capital os) due to a combination of them easily being mixed up, and some typists still mixing up those letters and numbers due to their appearance and humans using context, something which computers have no clue about. Though when dealing with a mixed alphanumeric key type situation, there is NO context.

Meerling, i I l L o O 0
A magnifying glass should be used on those small screens or a strong pair of glasses to see the difference. The 0 is narrower than the o O and the difference between i I l L is much more difficult to see. And so there are always problems with a key.

Ivanovich, ...If having such problems and copy/paste doesn't work on the program then copy and paste onto a blank word pad and enlarge the code to determine those numbers/letters better.. works for me.

frank, This kind of install requires more attention to detail, as Im not willing to take that (so-called) risk of having a bunch of phoney positives being yet again thrown into the trash from one measly scanner from a brainless attempt "just install and see what happens" kind of deal. I only asked because if someone had used it they could kindly direct me into the right direction. I did get many responses on how the product works as I assumed I would, and now Im clear on how I must proceed without having a huge risk. Its one of those downloads where your damned if you do and dammed if you don't.

Alpha, Agreed!

TK, Yes! Hear here!

@Alpha and @TK . . . I agree -- and folks should know that if this is anything like other iObit programs -- even fully licensed ones -- they frequently us annoying pop-ups trying to sell even more of their junk. Also seem to be rather constantly "phoning home" so I wondered what of my info was being sent?!

@drneuro . . . Malwarebytes was OK but larger CPU load (I think, if I remember correctly) than Avast -- which I currently use. Some anti-malware type programs use a LOT of computer resources and can take over the whole thing at times.

Here's a comparison:

https://www.geckoandfly.com/10047/antivirus-memory-usage-and-processor-consumption-comparison/

TK, I like the unlimited without updates or tech support after a period of time, but would be nice to have re-install rights of the version we receive.

Dan, Like many here I am an experimenter, and I too do not bother to install a 6 or 12 month limited "giveaway" (actually trial), I do give feedback regarding the software, sometimes directly to the company.

Alpha, There is an agreement between GOTD and IObit to license their products on a predominantly only six-month basis where the GOTD key is the same for everyone. This also happens with other giveaways.

TK, Then all the "licenses" that are displayed to be 6 month or 1 year, could be construed as a fraudulent misrepresentation. The license is only as good as the drive it is on and should that drive fail in 2 mths time, no re-install. If I am granted a license for a year and realize no updates or tech support. per GOTD rules, even if it is an older version, I expect to get a year out of it.

TK, WOW..remind me never to comment again on here as it seems I just fabricate the "Please note: the license is provided for 6 months" put in place by the developer.
I do back up my systems when needed and I DID make that complaint for a reason. I have had issues with a drive, installed a new drive, installed the complete backed up data onto the new drive and guess what?...a few of the GOTD issued program licenses were of no value any longer. So my point stands..DON't ask the developer to offer in print, that a license is good for a certain length of time when it is not! It is good as long as the drive remains healthy. Because you have had success at re-installing all your software and it remained viable, please don't go name calling others (liars) and insinuate they fabricate stuff. I omitted NO reading at all and made a general statement! GOTD software is good for the 24hrs that it is posted!
It's great you are so skilled and imaginative that you can keep the licenses going. Not everyone is. Have a great day!

drneuro, I googled "IObit Malware Fighter Pro compared to Malwarebytes" and found the answer. Follow me:

https://www.google.nl/search?client=opera&q=IObit+Malware+Fighter+Pro+compared+to+Malwarebytes&sourceid=opera&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

Try and use this Google trick to find answers yourself. I think Google has been around some time, but this forum often has entries from people who give me the impression they have never used Google or any other search engine.

drneuro, Malwarebytes is much more better than this. It is more reliable and safer to use because IObit is a Chinese product.

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[ drneuro ],

In order of importance for me:

-- Malwarebytes actually finds bad things, IObit Malware Fighter does not.

... so the rest of this is unimportant to me because I don't care after the above failure of IObit Malware Fighter ...

-- manual scanner wise, free Malwarebytes manual scanner works with full capabilities, free IObit Malware Fighter compromises some of it's access to resources in the free version.

-- memory-resident wise, Malwarebytes trial is 14 days, this is 6 months, I use neither.

-- Malwarebytes considers all IObit programs to be PUPs, potentially unwanted programs, IObit Malware Fighter does not ding Malwarebytes, so I have to uncheck IObit programs in Malwarebytes' results.
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நாய் பொம்மைகள் такыр башहो, I guess you don't even realize how much Chinese software is already installed on your PC, and hardware, maybe your complete PC is made in China.

நாய் பொம்மைகள் такыр башहो, wrong, I ditched malwarebytes for this because MB kept removing shortcuts for my browsers, media player and three randomly chosen ones.

நாய் பொம்மைகள் такыр башहो, -- or whoever (!)

Thanks! Glad you pointed that out.

So now, after trying 3-4 times to install the programme, and failing each time (see #3) I can simply forget about it....

drneuro, and ChikaPC-Shield, also from Malwarebytes, the same program.