How to register WinZip software with a registration code

Note: If you do not have your registration information, please see What is my registration code? Most individually licensed (i.e., single-user, not multi-user) copies of WinZip software have a registration code.

If entering a registration code does not apply to you (e.g. you have an activation code or a multi-user license) you may want to see one of the articles below:

How to register WinZip software using an activation code
How to register WinZip software using a registration file

Each set of instructions below assumes you have installed the correct major version of the appropriate application. The instructions are specific to the latest versions, but will be similar for earlier versions. The registration information for one major version (such as WinZip 15) will not register another major version (such as WinZip 14).

Entering your WinZip registration code

1. Click Start and then All Programs
2. Click WinZip 17.5 in the WinZip group
   If you find a different major version here, download and install WinZip 17.5
3. The registration reminder dialog will open
4. Important: Enter your name and registration code EXACTLY as they appear on your registration acknowledgment e-mail

4. Click Register - You should now be registered

Entering your WinZip Self-Extractor registration code

1. Click Start and then All Programs
2. Click WinZip Self-Extractor from the WinZip Self-Extractor group and click OK to dismiss the registration reminder dialog
3. Click Enter Registration Code
4. The Register WinZip Self-Extractor 4.0 dialog will open
   If the dialog is not for WinZip Self-Extractor 4.0, download and install the correct version.
5. Important: Enter your name and registration code EXACTLY as they appear on your registration acknowledgment e-mail

6. Click OK - You should now be registered

Entering your WinZip Courier registration code

1. Click Start and then All Programs
2. Click Register WinZip Courier from the WinZip Courier group
3. The Register WinZip Courier 4.5 dialog will open
   If the dialog is not for WinZip Courier 4.5, download and install the correct version.
4. Important: Enter your name and registration code EXACTLY as they appear on your registration acknowledgment e-mail

5. Click OK - You should now be registered

If you have difficulty with your registration or questions about this information, please
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