A common error message when activating  KIS 2010 is “Activation code is not compatible with this application” or “this key file is not compatible with this application”.

When you get an error “Activation error. The entered code has exceeded the limit of allowed activations”, try converting the activation code to key file using Kaspersky online activation center.

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Enter your activation code and click “Next”.Key in your email address and kasperksy will send a key file in zip format to your email id.

KIS 2010 allows activation only with activation code.Follow this post “How to activate kaspersky 2010 with key file?”
and try activating using key file.

If you’re getting the same error “Key file not compatible with this application”,just follow the steps below

1.Check the version of Kaspersky application installed on your computer.

2.If you bought the activation code for Kaspersky Anti-Virus application,you should install KAV application and activate it.

3..If the activation code is bought  for Kaspersky Internet Security,you should install KIS application and activate it.

4.Besides,the key for Chinese Edition can’t activate English Edition .

5.If you are using a 3 user commercial license ,the kaspersky application on all three computers must be the same version.

6.Please upgrade all your kaspersky application to latest version

7.The key file you downloaded may be corrupt.Download the key file again from Kaspersky Personal Cabinet or Zip file in email.Send the key file to Kaspersky support for analysing the key file via Kaspersky Help Desk Web-form

8.Uninstall KIS 2010.Download CCleaner,take a backup of registry and run the registry cleaner.Re-install KIS 2010 and try activation using key file.

9.Try activation using a different key file.If it works,submit a request to kaspersky for replacement.Better attach a scanned copy of the Purchase Receipt along with

* Date and place of purchase
* Activation code/ key file number
* Info about the owner: name, surname, e-mail address

If you have a purchased a genuine key,Kaspersky support will send a replacement key.I got the replacement in form of two 6 months activation code.

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