: If you see watermarks after activating a full license, you may need to purge your render cache (e.g., in After Effects via Edit > Purge > Image Cache Memory ). The Risks of Unauthorized Resets

: In the Maxon App, sign in to your MyMaxon account, click your email in the top right, and select "Check Eligibility for a New Trial" . Troubleshooting "Trial Mode" Issues

Sometimes users encounter issues where they have purchased a license, but the software remains stuck in trial mode.

: Manual deletion of preference files or library folders can lead to corrupt installations that are difficult to fix even after purchasing a legitimate license. Legitimate Alternatives for Continued Access

: You cannot manually "reset" or extend a trial immediately after it expires. However, Maxon allows users to reset their trial eligibility after one year has passed from the expiration of the previous trial.

: If the app doesn't detect your purchase, use the "Refresh Account Information" option in the app's top-right menu.

: Purchasing a license does not automatically replace a trial. You must manually unassign the trial license in the Maxon App and then assign your purchased license.

Unofficial "trial reset" methods, such as modifying registry files or deleting hidden application data, carry significant risks: