What is a key code, what is an Install Key, what is a Purchase Key?

Synopsis
What is the difference between a key code, Install Key, and Purchase Key?
Solution
A key code is a set of numbers and characters used by our products. There are two types of key codes that are used:
  • Install Key
  • Purchase Key
  • An Install Key is used to unlock or activate a product in to trial mode. A Purchase Key is used to unlock or activate a product in to the fully licensed mode. The length of the two key codes are not the same. So if you have a shorter or longer key code than what you're being prompted for, then you're using the wrong key code.

Applies to

.rpt Inspector 1
.rpt Inspector 2 Professional Suite (for CR5.x-CR8.5)
.rpt Inspector 2 Professional Suite (for CR9.x-CR10.x)
.rpt Inspector 3 Professional Suite (for CR 8.5)
.rpt Inspector 3 Professional Suite (for CR 9)
.rpt Inspector 3 Professional Suite (for CR 10)
.rpt Inspector 3 Professional Suite (for CR XI)
.rpt Inspector 3 Professional Suite (for CR XIr2)
.rpt Inspector 3 Enterprise Suite (for CE 9 / CR 9)
.rpt Inspector 3 Enterprise Suite (for CE 10 / CR 10)
.rpt Inspector 3.1 Enterprise Suite (for CE 9 / CR 9)
.rpt Inspector 3.1 Enterprise Suite (for CE 10 / CR 10)
.rpt Inspector 3.1 Enterprise Suite (for BO XI / CR XI)
.rpt Inspector 3.1 Enterprise Suite (for BO XIr2 / CR XIr2)
SPL (Smart Pick Lists) 2 for Crystal Enterprise 9
SPL (Smart Pick Lists) 2.5 for Crystal Enterprise 10
SPL (Smart Pick Lists) 3 for Crystal Enterprise 9
SPL (Smart Pick Lists) 3 for Crystal Enterprise 10
SPL (Smart Pick Lists) 3 for BusinessObjects Enterprise XI
SPL (Smart Pick Lists) 3 for BusinessObjects Enterprise XI Release 2
SPL (Smart Pick Lists) 3 for BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.0
SPL (Smart Pick Lists) 3 for BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.1
SmartObjects SDK 4 for Seagate Info 7.x
SmartObjects SDK 4 for Crystal Enterprise 8
SmartObjects SDK 4 for Crystal Enterprise 8.5
SmartObjects SDK 4 for Crystal Enterprise 9
SmartObjects SDK 4 for Crystal Enterprise 10
SmartObjects SDK 4 for BusinessObjects Enterprise XI
SmartObjects SDK 4 for BusinessObjects Enterprise XI Release 2
SmartObjects SDK 4 for BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.x