Move a VirtualZones license to a new PC

A license is activated per device. There are two ways to move it to a different computer.

Move it from the new PC (easiest)

Since version 1.3.16 you don’t need the old computer:

1. On the new PC, click License…, enter your key and click Activate.
2. If the key is still active on another computer, VirtualZones asks: “This license is already active on DESKTOP-OLD12 (since 14 Mar 2026). Move it to this computer?”
3. Click Yes. The old computer’s activation is released and this one is activated.

The old computer stops being licensed at its next license check (about every 14 days, or when it next starts online).

A license can be moved once every 30 days (a multi-license key: as many times as it has licenses). If you moved it recently, VirtualZones tells you the date you can move it again. If you need it sooner, contact support.

Deactivate on the old PC first

If you still have the old computer, you can also free its activation there:

On the old PC:

1. Click License….
2. Click Deactivate. (It’s greyed out if this PC has no active license.)
3. Wait for This device has been deactivated. You can now activate your license on another computer.

VirtualZones on that PC returns to the trial state, which is usually expired.

On the new PC: activate the same key.

Before reinstalling Windows or selling a PC

Deactivate first. Deleting VirtualZones, deleting license.dat or wiping the PC doesn’t free the activation on the server.

If the old PC is gone

Use Move it from the new PC: it works without the old computer. If you’ve already moved the license in the last 30 days, contact support with your order email and we’ll reset it.

Deactivation failed

Couldn't deactivate this device (…) means the server couldn’t be reached. Your license is still active on this PC. Check your connection and try again.