SoftMaker FreeOffice

Back3

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Apr 14, 2019
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I just get SSL error when trying to get a free product key for this product. Support forums are full of similar issues (for 2018 version this year) but no real solution/help. Uninstalled, life's too short to waste time faffing about.
I have the same issue with the new version.
 

JasonUK

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Apr 14, 2020
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I have the same issue with the new version.
I didn't have a problem installing FreeOffice 2018 a few years back but that now has the same issue too, on re-install. On SoftMakers FreePDF they have a different system whereby you enter an email address to download and the product key is sent automatically.

I tend to use WPS & OpenOffice (still) anyway so not a big issue but would have been nice to have the option.
 
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JasonUK

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Apr 14, 2020
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Update on previous posts #20 & #23 above.. it was Windows Firewall that was the hurdle. Disabling firewall before requesting Product Key then re-enabling after key entered worked. Given how many use Windows Firewall this seems a bit odd from SoftMaker.
 
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Update on previous posts #20 & #23 above.. it was Windows Firewall that was the hurdle. Disabling firewall before requesting Product Key then re-enabling after key entered worked. Given how many use Windows Firewall this seems a bit odd from SoftMaker.
Thanks. Did that and was able to get a key.
 
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Back3

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Apr 14, 2019
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Downloaded and installed the msi file. Weird it didnt ask me for a key.
How do i register?
After a few days, you should get a message:
To continue using the software after ...., You must unlock it with a free product key."
Click the button "Get your free product key now" and enter your email address.

Or
Open TextMaker, go to the menu, click on ? And you should see the message to get a key. (I use the ribbon interface)

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printing

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Nov 14, 2020
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After a few days, you should get a message:
To continue using the software after ...., You must unlock it with a free product key."
Click the button "Get your free product key now" and enter your email address.

Or
Open TextMaker, go to the menu, click on ? And you should see the message to get a key. (I use the ribbon interface)

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I followed your instructions and got the key. Thanks
 

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