LaoScript 8 is distributed by downloading it from the Lao Script for Windows website. After installation, LaoScript 8 must be activated, using either a free 30-day trial license, or a purchased (unlimited time) license, before it can be used.
When first run, LaoScript 8 will display the About LaoScript 8 dialog, showing program version, license details and licensing option buttons:
Users are strongly recommended to obtain a trial license before purchasing a license!
To obtain and install a free, 30-day trial license, click the Get 30-day trial button in the About LaoScript 8... dialog, and enter your user name where indicated, then follow the instructions below at Activating your license.
To use LaoScript 8 after the end of the 30-day trial, you must obtain and activate a purchased license.
Licenses may be purchased on-line, or directly from a dealer in Vientiane, Lao PDR. For a current list of dealers, please see the Licenses and Registration page on the Lao Script for Windows web site.
To purchase a license on-line, using secure payment by credit-card from our online reseller Tavultesoft , please click the Purchase license button (or go directly to the Lao Script for Windows purchase page ) and select the link for the edition of LaoScript 8 that you want.
When purchasing a license from a dealer, the dealer will provide you with the license number, passsword and user name to use to activate your license. For licenses purchased on-line, that information is be sent by email as soon as possible after confirmation of payment.
To activate your purchased license, click the Activate license button in the About LaoScript 8... dialog, then enter your user name, license number and password (as on your license), and continue with the instructions below.
When activating either a free trial license or a purchased license, you will see the following dialog:
After entering your user name (and license number and password, for a purchased license), click Next.
Choose the method of activation you want to use, then click Activate. For most users with an internet connection, using Direct activation will be easiest. If you do not have an internet connection (or if Direct activation fails for any reason), you can activate your license indirectly using from another computer or by email. See Advanced Activation Settings for more information.
After a few seconds, you should receive the Activation code.
On Windows 7 or Vista, you will be then asked to enter an administrator level user name and password (or allow temporary "elevation" to administrator level). This is necessary to allow the Activation code to be saved, and complete the license activation process.
We recommend noting the Activation code in case you need to re-install the license, or request a replacement from Lao Script for Windows.
The method used for activating the license for each machine is similar to that used by Microsoft for recent versions of applications and operating systems. The machine signature used, which is unique for each computer, includes only hardware and software serial numbers. No confidential information or executable code of any kind is sent to or received from the registration server.
Please see License Activation Questions for more information about re-installing or transferring licenses.
Site licenses (for 100 or more license seats), allowing automated installation and activation without requiring separate online activation of each computer, are available for use where all users are connected to a single domain. Contact sales@laoscript.net for further information.