Licensing

Can I use my CFS program on both my office and home computers?

Yes. Unlike licensing for many other software companies, you are permitted to install licensed CFS program(s) on all your computers at your office. CFS licensing is per office and per firm name. In o…

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Do I need a network license?

If you are only using CFS software on one computer with no network, you obviously do not need a network license. Even if you are using CFS software on multiple computers in the same office, you do no…

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How do I change my address or firm name?

It is very important that you keep CFS apprised of any changes in your firm name or address. Not only do we need to ensure that our mailings reach you, but your license code is determined in part by…

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How do I edit my license code/firm information?

It is sometimes necessary to change the license code in a CFS program—for example, when you purchase one component of the Payroll System at the beginning of the year and another component later, or w…

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How does my license code work?

When you purchase CFS software, we generally issue you a license code to unlock the software you have purchased. This allows you to instantly install the software by downloading it from our webpage.…

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How many computers am I licensed for?

There is no limit to the number of machines on which you are permitted to use our software. You are licensed for either the "single user version" or the "network version." The difference between the…

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Using a License Code to access a program

To prevent piracy, a CFS program uses either one of two methods to determine that it has been licensed so that the full version of the program can be unlocked. This article discusses using the Licens…

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What is the purpose of a network license?

The single-user license for CFS programs requires the data be installed on the same computer as the program. The software can be installed on multiple computers, but for each computer the data must b…

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Where can I find my Customer ID number?

If you have ever called CFS for customer service or technical support, we have asked for your Customer ID number. Your Customer ID is unique and is the easiest way for us to identify you; it is assig…

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Where can I find my license code?

Your license code is available from a number of sources. On the receipt you received by email when you purchased your software. On our website, after you log in to either the Download Software or MyC…

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Where to Find the License Agreement Screen

License Agreement The License Agreement Screen is accessed from the About screen by clicking the LIC AGREEMENT button. This screen displays the text of the End User License Agreement. The user MUST a…

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Why can't I call to update my firm name/address?

It is very important that you keep CFS apprised of any changes in your firm name or address. Not only do we need to ensure that our mailings reach you, but your license code is determined, in part, b…

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Why does my license code change?

When you purchase CFS software, we generally issue you a license code to unlock the software you have purchased. This allows you to instantly install the software by downloading it from our webpage.…

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Why does the installer tell me my license code is invalid?

The license code is a string of ten characters derived from: Your customer ID,. Your firm name,. Your ZIP code, and. The CFS programs licensed by you for a particular year. If you get a response from…

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