Installation
Follow these steps to install PDF-Tools:
1. Use the link in your purchase confirmation email or click either of the links below to download the evaluation version of PDF-Tools:
PDF-Tools (includes the trial version of PDF-Tools).
PDF-XChange Pro (includes the live version of PDF-Tools. A serial key/activation code is required for this option).
2. When the download is complete, click the PDFTools6.zip file to open the containing folder. (Winzip and CnetsDownload.com have free downloads available if you require software to unzip files).
3. PDF Tools6 is displayed next to an icon. Double-click to open the Run/Cancel dialog box.
4. Click Run to open the PDF-Tools V6 Setup.
5. Click Install.
Please note: when the installer is first run a prompt will ask for your registration number/activation code. We recommend copying and pasting this information from your receipt.
If you have already installed the evaluation version of PDF-Tools then there is no need to reinstall it. Follow these steps to register:
1. Open PDF-Tools and click Options in the Main Toolbar, then click Preferences. The Preferences dialog box will open.
2. Click Registration in the Categories menu. The Registration Info dialog box will open.
3. Click Add new Serial Key. The Add New Serial/License Key dialog box.
4. Click Paste Key from Clipboard or enter your license key manually.
5. Click Continue. The license will then register.
Alternatively, the XCVault.exe file attached to your invoice can be used to register your PDF-Tools license. Click the file to register the software. (The trial version of PDF-Tools must first be installed to do this - click here to download it). The XCVault.exe file can also be accessed from your online account. Login at the website and move to the Your Products & Serial Numbers tab:
Figure 1. Your Products & Serial Numbers Tab
Click the arrow to open the serial key/activation code window, from which the serial key can be copied to the clipboard/downloaded.
VERY IMPORTANT
The serial key/activation code is unique to you/your company. PDF-XChange uses an FTP Automatic Update to ensure that the latest version is always available to our clients. If you have purchased a single copy of the software then it will allow only one user to update their copy. Similarly, if you have purchased a multipack license, then an equal amount of users will be able to update their software. Please keep your serial key/activation code safe. Do not share it with other parties, as doing so constitutes an illegal breach of copyright. If we discover evidence of abuse then updates will be disabled for your account. Serial keys/activation codes found on websites offering free and illegal software distribution will be disabled immediately. We monitor such websites on a daily basis. Help us safeguard the integrity of our products to ensure that their future development is made possible. Theft of our software deprives us of investment that improves our products for the benefit of all clients.