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The program shows an active licence, with an expiry date Real-time protection is 1[833][631][3616]on The latest definitions are installed A quick scan completes Windows Security shows Comodo as the active protection it 1[833][631][3616]may report that another provider is managing protection If Activation Fails Problem Likely cause Fix --------- 1[833][631][3616]"Invalid licence key" Typo Paste again; avoid spaces Key already used Redeemed on another account Sign in to 1[833][631][3616]the account that holds it Wrong product Key meant for a different edition Check the edition in your 1[833][631][3616]order email No internet The check can't reach the server Check the connection and firewall Licence expired 1[833][631][3616]Old or trial key Check the dates in the email If Installation Fails Problem Fix 1[833][631][3616]------ Installer won't open Run as administrator; download it again Conflict with another antivirus Uninstall the other one 1[833][631][3616]and restart Stuck partway Wait ten minutes, restart and try a clean boot Windows blocks the installer 1[833][631][3616]Check "Privacy & security" settings for blocked files, and make sure you downloaded it from the official site 1[833][631][3616]Clean boot: press Windows key + R, type msconfig, hide Microsoft services, disable the rest, restart, install, then 1[833][631][3616]undo the change. 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