If you have the software currently installed on an old machine, go to Help > About this MapInfo Product . The serial number is usually displayed there. The Activation Process: Step-by-Step To activate MapInfo Professional 10.5, follow these steps:

If your computer has internet access, the software will attempt to contact the activation server directly.

When you install the software, the Activation Wizard generates a based on your hardware. This request is sent to the activation servers, which return an Activation Code to unlock the product. How to Locate Your Activation Credentials

For corporate or government work, using non-genuine software can lead to heavy fines and audit failures. Troubleshooting Legacy Activation

If you are moving 10.5 to a new computer, you must use the License Transfer Utility on the old machine first to return the seat to the server before it can be activated on the new hardware. Upgrading for Modern Systems