Knowledge Base

Uninstall EthoVision XT

Aim

To remove EthoVision XT, drivers and other components from the computer.

Note: If you have a computer-locked license or a floating license and want to use that license somewhere else, first deactivate the license, then uninstall EthoVision XT. See Deactivate an EthoVision XT License.

Procedure

1. In the Windows Search screen, search for programs or apps and select Programs and Features or Apps and Features (depending on the Windows version).
2. In the Programs/Apps and Features window, select EthoVision XT 19 and click Uninstall.
3. To make a complete uninstall, also select and uninstall each of the components installed with EthoVision XT. Sort the programs list by Installed On and look for the components installed on the same day as EthoVision XT. See Software Components Installed with EthoVision XT.

Notes

• When you uninstall EthoVision XT, your software license stays on that computer. So if you re-install the software on that computer you do not have to re-activate it.

See Also

• Install EthoVision XT
• Software Components Installed with EthoVision XT

License Activation

What Do You Want to Do?

• Activate Your EthoVision XT License
• Deactivate an EthoVision XT License
• Software License - Offline
• Turn a Floating License to a Computer-Locked License
• Turn a Computer-Locked License to a Floating License

Learn About

• Types of EthoVision XT License
• Duration of the EthoVision XT License
• EthoVision XT in Analysis Mode

Activate Your EthoVision XT License

Aim

To activate an EthoVision XT license after purchase. Note that you do not need to follow this procedure if your license is on a USB hardware key. If you have already an EthoVision XT license and you purchased a new add-on module, see Add New Modules to Your License.

Background Information

When you start EthoVision XT, the software checks that your license is valid. The license may be stored in your hardware key (dongle), in your EthoVision XT computer (Computer-locked license) or in the Noldus server (Floating license). See Types of EthoVision XT License. If no valid license is found, you can activate your license by following the procedure below.

Important Terms

Activation Key: An activation key is provided by Noldus to activate your license. You find an activation key on a letter or email sent to you.

Computer Key: A computer key comes into play when you activate your license offline. This is a key that identifies the computer that you are using during activation.

License Key: A license key is the unique piece of information that you obtain after you activate the license. You can find this key in EthoVision XT by choosing Help > About EthoVision XT > License Info. See Types of EthoVision XT License.

Computer-Locked License: This is a license that is bound to a specific computer. It is a fixed-seat license intended to be used for a long time in the same location. However, when necessary, you can easily transfer this license to another computer. See Types of EthoVision XT License.