1. When you boot your PowerSpec computer for the first time, the ESET Activation Helper window will appear automatically. Select I want to activate and install.
2. This will open a new window with the ESET activation form. Fill out all the required fields including the serial number of your PowerSpec computer.
3. Once the activation form is submitted, scroll to the top to view the ESET license key. Copy or save the license key as it will be needed during installation. License information will also be emailed to you.
4. Follow the instructions in the following article to install the current version of ESET NOD32 Antivirus. https://support.eset.com/en/kb3418-download-and-install-eset-nod32-antivirus
If you selected the option to not install ESET or otherwise can't get the Activation Helper back:
1. Go to https://www.eset.com/us/activate/microcenter
2. Select "I'm activating a new license"
3. Fill out all the required fields including the serial number of your PowerSpec computer.
Sometimes the activation doesn't work. If you run into trouble, feel free to comment below for assistance. We can help by submitting a request to add the Serial Number to the ESET database and get the trial version downloaded for you in the meantime.
PLAG said: Hello, I recently purchased a PowerSpec and I'm having a similar issue to jimothy. It won't allow me to insert my state. Therefore I'm unable to complete the activation because it's a necessary field. Will I be able to go to the link previously provided (https://www.eset.com/us/download/home/) to download ESET?
Raging_Catf1sh said: I'm having the same issue as @PLAG. I cannot select 'State' regardless of what i choose for the 'Country' field, and 'State' is a required field so I can't proceed to the next step.
TSTonyV said: Hi there! For both of you, you'll want to try to register the license directly through ESET's website:https://store.eset.com/us/activate/microcenter/Click "I'm activating a new license" and fill out the form. At the bottom, use the computer serial number for the Serial Number/Activation key. Once you do that, you'll be provided a new License Key you can use. Make sure you copy/save it. Go to https://www.eset.com/us/download/, select "I already purchased" under Home, then download NOD32 antivirus. During the download, it will prompt you for an activation option, select "use a purchased license key" then use the key provided from the registration windows.
Raging_Catf1sh said: TSTonyV said: Hi there! For both of you, you'll want to try to register the license directly through ESET's website:https://store.eset.com/us/activate/microcenter/Click "I'm activating a new license" and fill out the form. At the bottom, use the computer serial number for the Serial Number/Activation key. Once you do that, you'll be provided a new License Key you can use. Make sure you copy/save it. Go to https://www.eset.com/us/download/, select "I already purchased" under Home, then download NOD32 antivirus. During the download, it will prompt you for an activation option, select "use a purchased license key" then use the key provided from the registration windows. It still won't allow me to select the state.
Dons6419 said: Seems I am not alone , went to activate my eset and have a error and will not let me get the key! Serial must not be in the database as someone before
dusty said: I'm having the same issue as jimothy. It's not taking my serial number.
Zeke said: I am having the same problem as many other users. When I enter my information into the activation screen, it says "The License Key or Retail Code you entered could not be found in our system."
christinen said: I am having the same issue with my PowerSpec G163. When I enter my information, it says ""The License Key or Retail Code you entered could not be found in our system."
Brad said: Same situation happened for me ... Trying to register Powerspec B677 and it says "License Key or Retail Code you entered could not be found in our system". Please help
Matt_1 said: Same as Brad above. Trying to register Powerspec B744. Please add my computer serial number to the ESET database.
omid said: Hi,I picked up a PowerSpec 706 , but I can't activate my license with serial number Please help.(maybe my serial number doesn't add on eset database)Thank you!
tsloan said: I am having the same problem trying to activate the license for a PowerSpec 705. "License Key or Retail Code you entered could not be found in our system."Please help!Thank you!--T.S.
G30_Ac3 said: Afternoon, I'm having the same issue when attempting to activate my license for a PowerSpec G163.
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