License a trial install with activation exception Serialize by using APTEE on all machines via command line. Serialize by running APTEE with administrator privileges on all user machines (run over command line with appropriate parameter set to S/N). All end users see a Registration dialog.Īctivation is not required. After any deployment method, registration with an Adobe ID is required. On success, AAM grants the activation exception.Īctivation is required. The user enters the code in the AAM screen. After validation, the activation service displays a response code. Users log in to the Adobe website with an Adobe ID and enter the serial number and request code. For retail and volume licenses, the Adobe Application Manager (AAM) displays the short code for an activation request. Set the PRESERIALIZATIONFILEPATH property to point to a prov.xml file.Īctivation exception when installer runs on a DVD The APTEE tool runs, validates the serial number online, and on success, provides a prov.xml exception file that may be used as described in Activation exception 2.Īctivation exception via command line.
The Wizard validates the serial number and saves the exception inside the MST.Īctivation is not required and serial numbers do not ping online.Īctivation exception via APTEE. Product continues to work even if a connection to Adobe servers is not established.Īctivation exception via Wizard (other than an imaged OS) Offline grace period expires after 30 days.Īctivation is attempted. Every end user will have to be online to complete the serial number validation after successful silent activation ping. Setting the plist preference directly does not work.Īctivation workflow details ¶ Windows workflow details ¶ Goal
Setting a default PDF viewer when Acrobat or Reader is already present.Granting activation exceptions for offline users.Since admins typically use silent installs for mass deployments, Adobe provides methods for pre-deployment configuration. During an Acrobat non-silent install, the installer displays a number of screens which guide the user through the process and allow for licensing as well as the customization of certain features.