This FAQ describes the steps that need to be taken in order to install Pythagoras and to activate the software license. In short:

  • Download and install the Pythagoras software
  • Activate the software license

Important information:

  • The software license is bound to the computer on which the software license is activated.
  • The following actions will result in a loss of the license:
    • Formatting the hard disk
    • Re-installation of Windows
    • A crash of the hard disk

Pythagoras installation:

These steps are described in the FAQ "Install Pythagoras Software":


Install Pythagoras Software


Activate License:

Start Pythagoras. There are 2 different situations:

  • The trial license has expired
  • The trial license is still active


1. The trial license has expired
    • Start Pythagoras
    • Copy and paste the Product Key that you received by email:



  • Click install and Close
  • Restart Pythagoras. Pythagoras should now work


2. The trial license is still active
    • Go to Help – About Pythagoras – License info:



  • Go to the tab ‘Install new key’, and copy and paste the Product Key that you received by email:



  • Press ‘Install’ and ‘Close’.
  • Restart Pythagoras.
  • The trial license will remain active for the rest of the period, after that the software license becomes active.