The easiest way is to turn off your modem or disconnect the cable from the back of your computer.ģ) Re-launch Easy Media Creator 9 and the application that needs to be activated.Ĥ) Activation will fail, but this time, choose to Activate Offline.ĥ) In the Offline Product Activation window, copy the product 25 Digit product key listed in orange. If this fails, then you have to option to manually activate your product, but still requires a connection to the internet.Ģ) Disconnect your computer from the internet. Hmmm? I beg to differ: Here is the manual activation instruction: It is shown in a window on your pc at the step described in the instructions. The 25 digit manual activation number does not come from the sleeve of the CD. You need to re-read the manual activation post.