2016 ((better)) - File Activation Delphi

procedure SignLicenseFile(const LicenseFile: string; const PrivateKey: TArray<Byte>); var LicenseStream: TFileStream; License: TLicenseData; DataToSign: TBytes; Signature: TBytes; begin // Populate License fields (UserName, ProductCode, ExpirationDate, HardwareIDHash, FeatureMask) // ...

(Note: For older versions like 2016, use the legacy portal or your Embarcadero Account → Licenses → Offline Activation)

Mastering File Activation in Delphi 2016: A Complete Troubleshooting and Setup Guide File Activation Delphi 2016

Enter your and your Embarcadero Developer Network ( EDN ) account credentials.

You must generate a new request file from the offline machine and repeat the entire Part 2 → Part 3 process. Do not reuse old request files. Do not reuse old request files

: This often occurs if the activation file was not correctly processed or if residual files from a previous installation exist.

Run the installer. When prompted for a license, choose or proceed to the licensing dialog. When prompted for a license, choose or proceed

: Choose your preferred language when prompted.

Answer summary

: If you see an "Operation failed" message during the initial save, click Abort , ensure you are running the software as an Administrator, and try saving to a simple directory like the C: drive.

If you'd like, I can produce a complete copy-paste-ready example project (.dpr + unit) implementing this pattern.