Product activation could not write the activation signature. Why?

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after purchase of a product and receiving a serial key, I downloaded and I established start8, I rebooted, I import the registration data and a serial key. there was "Product activation couldn't write the activation signature" message. why?
I already bought this product and money I can't return (

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Try running the application as an administrator.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

You shouldn't need to use the serial number option, thats provided for cases where you have a serial but no account (I.e. didn't purchase direct from Stardock), just use your store account e-mail and password and sign in using that on the Unlock dialog.

Start11 - Customize the Start Menu and Taskbar in Windows 10/11.
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting fjordheim, reply 3

please help

Ticket ID: BVM-977-70204
   Subject: start8
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after purchase of a product and receiving a serial key, I downloaded and I established start8, I rebooted, I import the registration data and a serial key. there was "Product activation couldn't write the activation signature" message. why?
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