I am having the same issue. Purchased PowerDVD 8 as a download. Had all kinds of problems with the download; I kept getting an error message that the install file was corrupted. Finally got that to work and now I have been getting the Activation Invalid message (0x80ab0005). I've been trying for several hours now and I've damn near got the CD Key memorized at this point. I originally purchased the download almost five hours ago....so much for being able to download and enjoy a movie, quickly and hassle free.

I PowerDVD 8.0 Deluxe and am having the same problem and same error message. Has anyone figured out the solution to this problem?

Please contact CL support.
Some CD-Keys can not be activated with PowerDVD 8.
They will provide the new CD-key.

I too have the exact same error code: 0x80ab0005

As for enterenig the code, I have cut and pasted it from my download message multiple times, so it has to be the correct code.

Please disregarde last message. I managed to get the program to authorize.

I went into the directory where the PowerDVD8.exe file was, right-clicked and used "Run as Administrator". Windows Vista's User Access Control did not activate and teh activation ran smoothly.

Thus, the problem is not with PowerDVD but with Microsft's shoddy workmanship.

I have downloaded after purchase the software will not boot
it just gives me a box with an explanation mark does any one know what this might be?

I have uninstalled and reinstalled the software 3 times and nothing same thing.


Thanks

Quote: I too have the exact same error code: 0x80ab0005
As for enterenig the code, I have cut and pasted it from my download message multiple times, so it has to be the correct code.

Make sure that you paste without leading and trailing spaces. The activation procedure trips over those extra spaces.

After trying all solutions presented above for 0x80ab0005, I succeeded using a very long roundabout:
1. write to Cyberlink support
2. receive reinstallation instructions (in took Cyberlink just 5 hours to respond)
3. reinstalling PowerDVD (it took 44 min. due to a lengthy process of editing the registry!)

It seems UninstallShield cannot cope with a full uninstall in Windows Vista (64 bit). I messed up my installation by applying Deluxe patch to Ultra. In other words, without help from Cyberlink, I would never get my PowerDVD running!

Just went back and forth for over 6 hours. Uninstalled uploaded newer version. Tried numerous activation keys sent to me by Cyberlink and I still get 0x80ab0005. This Company is completely incompetent.

I have 2 tickets open with these guys fo the same 0x80ab0005 problems for 2 days now. and No response. HORRIBLE tech support team. I'll give them another day before requiesting a refund. THEY ARE HORRRRRIBLEEEEEE

I have purchased Power DVD 10 and am also receiving the error: 0x80ab0005

I have read through this entire conversation and have tried all the given advice and I still get the error message.

It has been several days since I posted a message under support, and I still have not received a reply.


I have paid for a product that is not working and have contacted Cyberlink who have failed to reply.


Is there anyone that can help me or do I really have to look for legal means of getting my money back?!

Please help, thank you.

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