What is the difference between Activation code and Activation Key?
An Activation Key looks like this 45HJ-3ER496D. (Older Activation Keys for ApexSQL Edit are longer and may look like this APLVVGEFLIKUMAIHDCNNPOFJUKMNILBA). The Activation key is what you purchase from ApexSQL. To activate the software you enter your activation key in the Activation form of the software or the Activation Key text box on the web based activation form Here. An Activation code is what is generated from a successful activation. It is a combination of your Activation Key and Hardware ID that is specific to one computer only. It needs to be written to the registry in this location.