How to prefill activation codes during the installation of Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate version 17.1 Rev 3 and lower?
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  1. Version 17.1 Rev 3 OR lower You can use the AccActivation.xml file in the Wininst folder of the old Server to prefill the number of users, and activation codes.

    • Copy the AccActivation.xml file from the old server's Wininst folder (located either in C:\ProgramData\Sage\Timberline Office\9.5\Accounting\Wininst or C:\ Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sage\Timberline Office\9.5\Accounting\Wininst on Server 2003 or Windows XP) to the desktop of the new server.
    • When you reach the activation grid during the new server install drag the AccActivation.xml file into the activation grid and as soon as your mouse pointer turns to a + sign, drop it and your activation codes will prefill. You may have to try and drag it again if it doesn't work the first time. Otherwise, click inside one of the Uses cells and press ctrl+shift+F10 which will allow you to browse for the AccActivation.xml file.
  2. Complete the installation as usual. For more information, see Installation Guide. It is located in the installation download under Documents.

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