If you already have think-cell installed and want to check if your key is active, valid, or nearing expiration, follow these steps. 1. The "About" Dialog Method (Preferred)
If you are an administrator attempting to verify deployment across multiple machines without opening PowerPoint, you can look up the installed key in the system files: On Windows : Check the registry key at HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\think-cell HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\think-cell : Look for the property list domain at com.microsoft.office with the key prefixed as com.think-cell.settings.licensekey think-cell Understanding License Expiration Automatic Alerts
By systematically following the steps outlined above, you can quickly determine whether your think‑cell license is correctly installed, identify the cause of any licensing errors, and restore full functionality to this powerful charting tool.
A think-cell license key is a unique string of characters provided by think-cell or your company's IT department. It authorizes your installation to use the software. Think-cell licenses usually run on a subscription basis, meaning they need to be renewed periodically. Part 1: How to Check Your Current Think-Cell License Status how to check think cell license key install
Go to File > Options > Add-Ins . Ensure think-cell is listed under Active Application Add-ins . If it is "Disabled," change the Manage dropdown to Disabled Items , select think-cell, and click Enable .
Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to: Software\Classes\Software\think-cell
: This window displays the version information and, if applicable, how long the current license remains valid. If you already have think-cell installed and want
To check if your think-cell license key is correctly installed and view its current status, you can dialog within Microsoft PowerPoint or Excel How to Check License Status Open PowerPoint or Excel : Launch either application where think-cell is installed. Locate the think-cell Group : Go to the tab on the ribbon. Open "About" in the think-cell group. and then click Verify Details
The easiest way to verify your license status is through the dialog within the Office ribbon. Open PowerPoint or Excel. Navigate to the Insert tab on the ribbon. Locate the think-cell group and click Tools . Select Help and then click About .
Double-click the downloaded setup file (e.g., setup_think-cell_XXXX.exe ). A think-cell license key is a unique string
If the license key window keeps appearing despite entering a key:
If the license check fails intermittently, the log file will tell you why . Think-Cell logs everything during startup.
Look for a file named settings.xml . This file contains configuration details including license information.
Delete the cache folder:
If a license is valid but expiring in , a notification dialog will appear upon startup.