If a user were to block activation, they might add lines like these to the hosts file ( C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts on Windows):
Select and browse to the CorelDraw X7 installation folder (usually located at C:\Program Files\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7\Programs64\CorelDRW.exe ). Corel Draw X7 Block Activation Hosts File
If Windows prevents you from saving the file, Notepad was not launched with true administrative permissions. Close the application and repeat Step 1 strictly. If a user were to block activation, they
Modifying the hosts file requires administrative privileges. Follow these steps to apply the blocks manually. 1. Open Notepad as Administrator Press the . Type Notepad into the search bar. Right-click Notepad from the results. Select Run as administrator . 2. Locate the Hosts File Click File in the top menu, then select Open . Modifying the hosts file requires administrative privileges
: In Notepad, go to File > Open , navigate to the path above, and ensure "All Files ( . )" is selected to see the hosts file.
Right-click the hosts file on your Desktop and select > Notepad . Scroll to the bottom of the file.
Instead of blocking activation, consider: