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Activation Code is Invalid For This Region: 3 Ways to Fix

Use the correct license if you encounter this issue

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Kasperskyis one of the most usedantivirus software toolssince it provides enhanced security for the computer system. If you’re seeing the errorActivation code is invalid for this regionduring the activation process, don’t panic.

Trying to activate the software using an activation code in one country while it was intended for another region seems like a long shot. Getting the same error message is frustrating, yet you may overcome it.

To fix this activation code problem, you are clearly supposed to activate yourKasperskyproduct in the country where you have purchased theapplication. Assuming that’s not an option for you, we discuss a few working solutions in this article.

What is invalid activation code?

What is invalid activation code?

How can I fix the activation code is invalid for this region error in Kaspersky?

How can I fix the activation code is invalid for this region error in Kaspersky?

1. Use a new license that you can easily activate

This solution comes with its share of disappointment, but it is consistent with the copyright policy ofKaspersky Lab.

2. Change your IP address

To fixActivation code is invalid for this region in Kaspersky,use one of thebest VPN clients for Windows.

3. Put a specific proxy: port on Kaspersky Network Setting

If you still face a problem with the activation code, putting a specific proxy: port on theKasperskynetwork setting could also help.

With theKasperskyproduct installed on your system, you need to activate the trial license with KRT by applying the above steps.

This isn’t the only issue you can encounter, and many reported acorrupted Kaspersky database, but that can be fixed with steps from a different guide.

Let us know if you found this guide helpful or if you have any extra tips. You can do so by using the comments section found below.

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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!

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Vlad Turiceanu

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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.