Open MapInfo Professional 10.5. A dialog box will appear stating that the software is running in evaluation mode or requires activation. Select Activate: Click on the Activate Now button.

Since version 10.5 was released in 2010 and the current version as of 2026 has evolved through numerous iterations (versions 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, and now up to version 23.2), . A retired product no longer receives technical support from Pitney Bowes, nor can you purchase new licenses for it through official channels.

A unique identifier for your copy of the software.

If the "paper" refers to a printed digital receipt, the codes are listed under the product fulfillment section. How to Retrieve or Activate Your Code

Using unauthorized activation codes violates the software end-user license agreement (EULA) and poses severe risks:

Given the impossibility of obtaining legitimate activation codes for version 10.5 from official sources, users have several legal alternatives:

Another excellent open-source GIS platform designed for professional data analysis, mapping, and spatial databases.

Cybersecurity firms report that "cracked GIS software" is a top vector for ransomware. Because GIS users often work for engineering firms or local government (high-value targets), attackers hide Remote Access Trojans (RATs) inside fake activation code generators. You aren't getting MapInfo; you are giving hackers a backdoor to your network.