To use the full functionality of Control Manager 3.5 and other services (Outbreak Prevention Services, Damage Cleanup Services, or Vulnerability Assessment), you need to obtain Activation Codes and activate the software or services. Included with the software is a Registration Key that you use to register your software online to the Trend Micro Online Registration Web site and obtain an Activation Code.
Created in real-time during registration
Created based on Registration Key information
Has an expiration date
Product version independent
In previous versions of Control Manager, a serial number was included with the product, and users needed to register online to use the full functionality of the software.
See also:
Control Manager registration
Understanding product activation
Activate Control Manager
Convert to the full version
Renew product or service maintenance