Reset Registration Key

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The RootsMagic registration key can be cleared by opening RootsMagic in a main view and using the key combo Ctrl+Shift+U, selecting "Reset Registration Information", then closing the program to clear it.

Registration Master Reset

If you receive a message that prevents you from open RootsMagic...

Test Build Key

You can manually clear the registration key by deleting the RootsMagicApp.xml file.

The RootsMagicApp.xml is located here.

Windows: C:\ProgramData\RootsMagic\Version 8\RootsMagicApp.xml

Mac: Public/RootsMagic/Version 8/RootsMagicApp.xml

The next time RootsMagic is opened you can select to run in Essential mode, purchase RootsMagic, or Unlock RootsMagic 8 with a registration key.

Registration Unlock RootsMagic 1

For RootsMagic 8 enter the registration key that begins with RM8.

Registration Unlock RootsMagic 2

Make sure to register RootsMagic Online, for easy access in retrieving your keys when need.

Registration Online

You can request lost keys here - http://rootsmagic.com/Recover-Key/)