# Validating A Successful Activation

After completing the activation of the hot desk computer, you can optionally validate the activation was configured correctly.

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First validate the the start-up entry was created in the Windows Registry. This entry is responsible for starting up <code class="expression">space.vars.PRODUCT\_NAME</code> when a user signs in to the computer. Hit the Windows key on your keyboard, enter "registry" then click the Registry Editor app

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The Registry Editor will pop open. Copy and paste the following line of text in to the address bar of the Registry Editor and hit return:

`Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run`

You should now be in the Run folder in the Registry Editor with an entry showing in the right hand pane with the name `Thinkscape.ZeeDrive.1`

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Now validate that the hot desk computer is showing in the <code class="expression">space.vars.PRODUCT\_NAME</code> [Administration Console](/administration-guide/overview-of-the-administration-console.md). Choose the option "Manage hot desk computers and desktop servers" from the action button

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The busy indicator will show briefly whilst the list of activated computers are retrieved from the activation service, after which the name you assigned to the hot desk computer during activation should now show in the listing

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