The RootsMagic registration key can be cleared by opening RootsMagic in a main view and using the key combo Ctrl+Shift+U, selecting "Reset Registration Information", then closing the program to clear it. If you receive a message that prevents you from opening RootsMagic... You can manually clear the registration key by deleting the RootsMagicApp.xml file.

 

The RootsMagicApp.xml is located here.

 

Windows: C:\ProgramData\RootsMagic\Version 10\RootsMagicApp.xml

 

Mac: Public/RootsMagic/Version 10/RootsMagicApp.xml

 

The next time RootsMagic is opened you can select to run in Essential mode, purchase RootsMagic, or Unlock RootsMagic 10 with a registration key.