Hi,I have been looking with interest at the new 737 that has just been released, and was amazed to read that the product needs some sort of activation after installation. I dont see registering (activating) software a problem, but this process that has been devised just seems so tedious and time confusing, and judging by some threads, a little awkward. The idea of transferring a licence key if you reformat etc, just seems a little OTT. We have this sort of problem with operating systems, now it comes down to specific addons!!! :-madI have never shied away from spending a few pounds on addons for Fs, but I must admit that this way of 'registering' software has put me off buying this product...Or...have I got it wrong..;)Happy flyingDK

I'm sort of the same mind DK. There are better ways to get the job done. I was really upset at first, but I've come to the conclusion that, at least in this case, it probably isn't as bad as it seems at first blush. We've lived with essentially the same scheme when using Radar Contact for several years now and it hasn't been an issue. The problem will only comes when a developer takes the attitude shown by FSD with the GMAX Commander where they have said (to me) they will not support four reinstalls per year and the business is better taken elsewhere - which is exactly what I did (thanks for the excellent SF.260 guys :-) ). I don't know what's going to happen in the longer run, though, if every developer develops some "neat" anti-piracy procedure. It's hard to imagine reformatting a HDD with 20 add-ons all requiring a different re-registration process. So...I'm willing to pull with the program for a while at least. I'll tell you one thing though - if you pass on this aircraft you're really going to miss out on a winner. I've owned them all and there is no doubt in my mind that this will be the best-of-the-best. And I really like what I've seen here from the development/support team in the past couple of days. I think they'll make it right.Doug

You got it right DK, I've been waiting for my activation code for two days now. Most developers who make users go through this mess make sure the user's code is sent to them within 24 hours, with PMDG it's 10 days. I guess right up until your preview version expires. They tell us that the preview copy is the full version that they allow us to use for 10 days. I hope that's not the case because I can't seem to find the switch that controls the interior lights and a few gauges on the main panel say 'inop' which one suspiciously looks like the switch that adjusts the interior lights...Les Dillon--

Personally I really, really, really can't see the point of the cumbersome registration process. As with every other FS add-on, this one will no doubt be hacked, craked, phreaked, reverse-engineered and what have you, and - rather sooner than later - it will treakle it's way on to the peer-to-peer networks (and other such places where cracked add-ons end up).This does not mean that I endorse these practices (although one could argue that it's an excellent try-before-you-buy opportunity).Well - I have *bought* the product and I have to ask: what's your problem? You've got one hell of a product. Why don't you believe in it?People will actually buy quality.--J

Shift L on the lights. I was told by PMDG that those knobs are not active and there is no light adjustment other than on and off. I also agree on the registration process - this one is way over the top. I've been given two activation codes so far by PMDG, the first one says only good for 10 days and the second one didn't work. Registration has forwarded my info to tech support for resolution. I am sure they will take care of it, but the customer really has to jump through some hoops to make this all come together. I have confidence that they will do what it takes to improve things. As a customer of their Fly! products, they typically do not disappoint.