Simply uninstall the application via your operating system’s standard method (e.g., Windows “Add or Remove Programs,” macOS drag to Trash, or Linux package manager). No additional steps are required.
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Click on the "Deactivate License..." option from the dropdown menu. | Version | Do you need to deactivate
| Version | Do you need to deactivate? | How to do it | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | No | Just uninstall. | | Studio (Serial Number) | Yes | 1. From inside Resolve: Help > Deactivate License . 2. If impossible: Activate on a new machine, then remotely deactivate the old one. | | Studio (Dongle) | No | Physically remove the USB dongle. | From inside Resolve: Help > Deactivate License
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