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title: "BUSY running in demo mode at server system"
description: "BUSY running in demo mode at server system"
canonical: "https://busy.in/faqs/busy-running-in-demo-mode-at-server-system-answerid-65832/"
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# BUSY running in demo mode at server system

Step 1: Open BUSY, click "license management" option under company tab
Step 2; Revalidate License
Step 3: Select Softlock Registration option
Step 4: Enter Activation Key
Step 5: OTP Verification
Step 6: Re open Busy

Note : Softlock should not be done in the following scenarios.

During Windows Formatting / Reinstallation:
If the user is simply reinstalling Windows or formatting the system, Softlock is not required.
Instead, restore the previous system backup and revalidate the existing license.

When Busy is Running in Demo Mode on Server:
If Busy software is opening in Demo Mode, do not register again immediately.
First, try to Revalidate not do softlock registration.

Incorrect Busy Model Selected:
Before registering, check that the correct Busy Model is selected

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