1.Install the application, and reboot if needed. 2.Kill nmTaskTray.exe and stop the "Ipswitch Service Control Manager" (by hand or with the included batch files). 3.Run the keygen and apply the patch to the files in \Ipswitch\WhatsUp 4.Create a License file. 5.Either restart your machine or start the service again the and nmTaskTray.exe. 6.To Activate it it, run the program and press the "Activate Now" button. 7.Disable the "Use active internet connection.." option and press on the "Have a license file?" link. 8.Select the License file you have made to activate it.