# Activation and Registration

Command Line Activation Parameters |

The PxPlus activation for Windows and UNIX/Linux can be set up to run directly from the Command line. The activation utility supports various parameters that can be used in place of the interface/prompts.

#### Important Note:
When performing an activation from the Command line, ensure that all key-related parameters are supplied together and contain valid information. These specific parameters are listed with an * (asterisk) below.
Arguments that include spaces must be enclosed in quotes; e.g. -n "ABC Industries Ltd."

Windows command prompt pxpwactv.exe parameters:

Parameter | Description
-a xxxx | xxxx is the directory to hold the activate key file
-c xxxx | xxxx is the pathname to the INI file
-d | Create a DEMO key
-do | Create a DEMO key if there is no pre-existing key
-h | Hidden - no dialog and no confirmation message
-i | Initialize/reset the file
-k key | * Product key
-l xxxx | xxxx is the LIB directory
-n name | * name is the registered name for the user

UNIX/Linux prompt pxpreg parameters:

Parameter | Description
-a xxxx | xxxx is the directory for the keys
-d | Create a DEMO key
-do | Create a DEMO key if there is no pre-existing key
-i | Initialize/reset the registration file
-k key | * Process and record 25-character registration key
-l xxxx | xxxx is the LIB
-n name | * name is the registered name for the user
-r nnnn | Remove package number nnnn from keys
-v | View existing keys on system
-? | -h | View list of options

#### Note:
Activations are verified by PxPlus at start up, not by the activation utility.
If an activation is recorded incorrectly, the session will fail and return the error message: NO VALID ACTIVATION FOUND!! See Activation Messages.