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Red Giant Universe

Recommendations:
Choose one of 4 installation options that suits you.
Options 2 and 4 differ in the versions of the installed "Maxon App".

✔️ The selected option must be used on all Red Giant / Maxon products.
✔️ Strictly follow the sequence of actions.

✔️ Do not update the installed version of "Maxon App".
✔️ Do not update plugins through the "Maxon App".

✔️ Possible problems:
» The Red Giant / Maxon plugin must be installed only after installing the "Maxon App".
If the plugin is installed, but in the "Maxon App" the "Install" button is visible opposite the plugin, the plugin is installed before the "Maxon App", it will not work.
If you have the Red Giant / Maxon plugin installed before installing the "Maxon App", the plugin must be uninstalled, reinstalled and only then activated.

» If the plugin is installed, but in the "Maxon App" the "Install" button is visible opposite the plugin and the plugin is activated, but does not work.
• The problem may also occur if you do not turn off the Internet.
• Remove all Red Giant / Maxon plugins.
• In the "Maxon App" in the upper right corner, click on the 3 horizontal lines.
• In "Maxon App" select "Reset configuration" - "Reset".
• This will remove all licenses.
• You need to log into your "Maxon App" account again.
• Then install the plugins and activate them according to the instructions.

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Option 1 :
Enable Internet.

Install "Maxon App".

Click on the "Install" button.

Microsoft Edge Webview2 Runtime will download and install.

When the installation is complete, click on the "Close" button.

Close the "Maxon App" window.

If you have already installed "Maxon App" and have an account, you do not need to do it again.
There is also no need to update the "Maxon App" to the latest version.

Create a new account in Maxon or log in through a social network account.

We register in the "Maxon App".
You can enter any data.
You can use a temporary email address.
Your email and password must be recorded for subsequent logins in the Maxon application.
We accept the License Agreement.
Click the "Continue" button.

Click the "Exit and continue later" button.

Close the Maxon App.

An email will be sent to you with a link to confirm your registration.

We confirm.

If incoming reminders from Maxon are bothering you, You can remove the "Maxon Notifications" shortcut.
Start - "Maxon App" - RMB on "Maxon Notifications" - Advanced - Go to file location - delete the "Maxon Notifications" shortcut.
OR
Open
C:\Users\PCNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Maxon App
Remove the "Maxon Notifications" shortcut.

Be sure to turn off the Internet.

Install the program "Red Giant Universe.exe".
Click the "Continue" button.

Installable fonts have been added for new presets; leave a checkmark in front of the item: Open Source Fonts for Presets.
Click on the "Install" button.

When the installation is complete, click on the "Close" button.

Launch Adobe After Effects CC.
We create a project/composition and apply any effect to the layer, for example
Effects - Video Effects - RG Universe Text - uni.Hacker Text.

In the video, in the Composition window we see a red cross.

In the Effect Controls panel, in the effect tab, click on the “Licensing” button or the “Setup” button in the form of a right arrow and a square.

The "Maxon App" window will load.
In the upper right corner, click on the 3 horizontal lines.

Select "Import serial numbers".

If you had a previous version of the Universe plugin set, the serial number will be automatically picked up (the serial numbers remain the same).
This is indicated by the inscription "Legacy Serial License".

If you are installing for the first time, you must enter the serial number and activate Maxon Universe.
In the "Red Giant - Serial registration" window, click on the "Manually enter a serial number" button.

In the "Legacy product registration" window, enter the serial number:

RLPK2245831771673083
RLPK2245855360592319

Click on the "Register product" button.

A window will appear with the message “Your product was successfully registered” indicating successful registration.
Click on the "Ok" button.

In the "Maxon App" window, a green circle will appear opposite the activated plugin and the ability to update it.

Close the "Maxon App" application.

There is no trial cross in the Composition window in the video.

Turn on the Internet.
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Option 2 :

Be sure to turn off the Internet.

Install "Maxon App 3.1.1.exe".
Leave "Maxon App Manager" in "RLM" mode - do not log into your account (should not be in the upper right corner of your email almost from your account).
The message "Connection error" will appear in "Maxon App".

There is no need to update "Maxon App" to the latest version.

If incoming reminders from Maxon are bothering you, You can remove the "Maxon Notifications" shortcut.
Start - "Maxon App" - RMB on "Maxon Notifications" - Advanced - Go to file location - delete the "Maxon Notifications" shortcut.
OR
Open
C:\Users\PCNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Maxon App
Remove the "Maxon Notifications" shortcut.

Install "Red Giant Universe.exe".
Click the "Continue" button.
Installable fonts have been added for new presets; leave a checkmark in front of the item: Open Source Fonts for Presets.
Click on the "Install" button.
When the installation is complete, click on the "Close" button.

Install "Activation Service Unlocker 3.1.1.exe".

Launch Adobe After Effects CC.
We create a project/composition and apply any effect to the layer, for example
Effects - Video Effects - RG Universe Text - uni.Hacker Text.

There is no trial cross in the Composition window in the video.
Turn on the Internet.
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Option 3 :

Be sure to turn off the Internet.

Install "Maxon App 2023.1.2.exe" patching by uncia.

Create this folder if it does not exist:
C:\ProgramData\Maxon\RLM
Copy "maxon.lic" to
C:\ProgramData\Maxon\RLM
The archive also has a "Shortcut" to quickly navigate to the specified path.
Stop the Red Giant service in the Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del) - “Services” tab.
Copy “Red Giant Service.exe” to
C:\Program Files\Red Giant\Services

The archive also has a “Shortcut” to quickly navigate to the specified path.

Start the Red Giant service in the Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del) - “Services” tab.

Launch the Maxon application.

You may be logged into a Maxon account or in RLM mode.
It does not matter.
You do not need to enter license keys for Red Giant.

There is no need to update "Maxon App" to the latest version.

If incoming reminders from Maxon are bothering you, you can remove the "Maxon Notifications" shortcut.
Start - "Maxon App" - RMB on "Maxon Notifications" - Advanced - Go to file location - delete the "Maxon Notifications" shortcut.
OR
Open
C:\Users\PCNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Maxon App
Remove the "Maxon Notifications" shortcut.

Install "Red Giant Universe.exe".
Click the "Continue" button.
Installable fonts have been added for new presets; leave a checkmark in front of the item: Open Source Fonts for Presets.
Click on the "Install" button.
When the installation is complete, click on the "Close" button.

Launch Adobe After Effects CC.
We create a project/composition and apply any effect to the layer, for example
Effects - Video Effects - RG Universe Text - uni.Hacker Text.

There is no trial cross in the Composition window in the video.
Turn on the Internet.
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Option 4 :

Be sure to turn off the Internet.

Install "Maxon App 2023.1.3.exe".
Leave "Maxon App Manager" in "RLM" mode - do not log into your account (should not be in the upper right corner of your email almost from your account).
The message "Connection error" will appear in "Maxon App".

There is no need to update "Maxon App" to the latest version.

If incoming reminders from Maxon are bothering you, you can remove the "Maxon Notifications" shortcut.
Start - "Maxon App" - RMB on "Maxon Notifications" - Advanced - Go to file location - delete the "Maxon Notifications" shortcut.
OR
Open
C:\Users\PCNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Maxon App
Remove the "Maxon Notifications" shortcut.

Install "Red Giant Universe.exe".
Click the "Continue" button.
Installable fonts have been added for new presets; leave a checkmark in front of the item: Open Source Fonts for Presets.
Click on the "Install" button.
When the installation is complete, click on the "Close" button.

Install "Activation Service Unlocker 2023.1.3.exe".

Launch Adobe After Effects CC.
We create a project/composition and apply any effect to the layer, for example
Effects - Video Effects - RG Universe Text - uni.Hacker Text.

There is no trial cross in the Composition window in the video.
Turn on the Internet.
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To ensure that activation does not fail when going online,
you must block the Program from accessing the network.
Option 1:
Use the Windows Firewall to block the Application.

Add a Program to Windows Firewall / Firewall exceptions ("Firewall and Network Security" in Windows 10):
In Search, enter Windows firewall:
OR
go to Start - Windows System Tools - Control Panel\System and Security\Windows Defender Firewall
OR
In the Taskbar - Windows Defender (Defender Windows):
Windows Security - Firewall and Network Security

Additional parameters -

- Inbound rules - New rule - Program - -
copy the path in the Target column -
- Open
C:\Program Files\Maxon\Tools\MxNotify.exe
and
C:\Program Files\Maxon\Tools\SerialFiller. exe
- paste it into the Program window - Block connection.

- Outbound rules (Rule for outgoing connection) - New rule (Create a rule) - Program - -
copy the path in the Target column -
- Open
C:\Program Files\Maxon\Tools\MxNotify.exe
and
C:\Program Files \Maxon\Tools\SerialFiller.exe
- paste it into the Program window - Block connection.

We make similar rules for all necessary files.

Option 2:
Editing the "hosts" file.

Manually or using keygen, make entries in the "hosts" file.
Open
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc
Select in the Ribbon - "View" - check the boxes next to "File name extensions" and "Hidden elements".
It is necessary to register the addresses of the servers to which the program makes a request.
Copy the "hosts" file to your desktop.
Right-click on the "hosts" file - "Open with" - "Notepad".
Add the necessary data to the end of the file.
Code:
127.0.0.1 link.redgiant.com
127.0.0.1 52.73.146.57
127.0.0.1 52.70.159.81
or new
Code:

127.0.0.1 52.45.108.54
127.0.0.1 34.253.115.112 127.0
. 0.1 52.6.87.59 127.0.0.1
108.128.39.69
127.0.0.1 63.35.33.186
Save.
Copy and paste the edited “hosts” file with replacement into
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc from the Administrator.

OR

Open "Start" - "Windows Accessories" - right-click on "Notepad" - "Advanced" - "Run as administrator".
“File” - “Open”
Paste this path
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc
Instead of “Text documents .txt” select “All files”.
Select and open the "hosts" file.
It is necessary to register the addresses of the servers to which the program makes a request.
Add the necessary data to the end of the file.
Code:
127.0.0.1 link.redgiant.com
127.0.0.1 52.73.146.57
127.0.0.1 52.70.159.81
or new
Code:

127.0.0.1 52.45.108.54
127.0.0.1 34.253.115.112 127.0
. 0.1 52.6.87.59 127.0.0.1
108.128.39.69
127.0.0.1 63.35.33.186
Save.

View the IP addresses of the Program connection on the Internet
Open - "Task Manager" - select the "Performance" tab - at the very bottom "Resource Monitoring"
Launch the Program.
In the "Overview" tab - CPU - check the box next to the desired program for filtering "Image: name of the process executable file."
In the "Network" tab, open the "Processes with network activity", "Network activity" and "TCP connections" tabs.
In the “Remote address” and “Remote port” columns, look and write down the addresses that the Program accesses on the Internet.


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Recommendations:

You take one of the 3 installation options that suits you.
Option 2 and 4 differ in the versions of the installed "Maxon App".

The selected option must be used for all Red Giant / Maxon products.
Strictly follow the sequence of actions.

Do not update the installed version of "Maxon App".
Do not update plugins via the "Maxon App".

Possible problems:
The Red Giant / Maxon plugin needs to be installed only after installing the "Maxon App".
If the plugin is installed, but the "Install" button is visible in the "Maxon App" opposite the plugin - the plugin is installed before the "Maxon App", it will not work.
If you have the Red Giant / Maxon plugin installed before installing the "Maxon App", the plugin must be removed, reinstalled and only then activated.

If the plugin is installed, but the "Install" button is visible in the "Maxon App" opposite the plugin and the plugin is activated, but does not work.
The problem may also occur if you do not turn off the Internet.
Removing all Red Giant / Maxon plugins.
In "Maxon App" click on 3 horizontal lines in the upper right corner.
In "Maxon App" select "Reset configuration" - "Reset".
This will remove all licenses.
You need to log in to the "Maxon App" account again.
Then install the plugins and activate them according to the instructions.

kittenVasily
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Installation:

1 method :

Turn on the Internet.

Install "Maxon App".
Click on the "Install" button.

Microsoft Edge Webview2 Runtime will be downloaded and installed.

At the end of the installation, click on the "Close" button.

Close the "Maxon App" window.

If "Maxon App" is already installed and there is an account, you do not need to do it again.
There is also no need to update the "Maxon App" to the latest version.

Create a new account in Maxon or log in through a social network account.

We register in the "Maxon App".
You can enter any data.
You can use a temporary email address.
The email and password must be recorded for subsequent logins to the Maxon application.
Accept the License Agreement.
Click the "Continue" button.

Click the "Exit and continue later" button.

Close the "Maxon App" application.

You receive an email with a link to confirm registration.

Confirm.

If incoming reminders from Maxon interfere, you can remove the "Maxon Notifications" label.
Start - "Maxon App" - Right-click on the "Maxon Notifications" - Additionally - Go to the location of the file - remove the shortcut "Maxon Notifications".
OR
Open
C:\Users\PC_NAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Maxon Appachy
Remove the "Maxon Notifications" label.

Disable internet.

Run the "Red Giant Universe.exe" file.
Click on the "Continue" button.

For new presets, installable fonts have been added, we leave a check mark before the item: Open Source Fonts for Presets.
Click on the "Install" button.

At the end of the installation, click on the "Close" button.

Launch the Adobe After Effects CC.
Create a project/composition and apply any effect to the layer, for example
Effects - Video Effects - RG Universe Text - uni.Hacker Text.

In the video, we see a red cross in the Composition window.

In the Effect Controls panel in the effect tab, click on the "Licensing" button or the "Setup" button in the form of a right arrow and a square.

The "Maxon App" window will load.
In the upper right corner, click on the 3 horizontal lines.

Select "Import serial numbers".

If you had a previous version of the Universe plugin set, then the serial number will be automatically picked up (the serial numbers remain the same).
This is reported by the inscription "Legacy Serial License".

If you install it for the first time, you need to enter the serial number and activate Maxon Universe.
In the "Red Giant - Serial registration" window, click on the "Manually enter a serial number" button.

In the "Legacy product registration" window, enter the serial number:

RLPK2245831771673083
RLPK2245855360592319

Click on the "Register product" button.

A window opens with the inscription about successful registration "Your product was successfully registered".
Click on the "Ok" button.

In the "Maxon App" window, a green circle will appear opposite the activated plugin and the ability to update it.

Closing the "Maxon App" application.

There is no trial cross in the video in the Composition window.

Turn on the Internet.
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2 method:

Disable internet.

Install "Maxon App 3.1.1.exe".
Leave "Maxon App Manager" in "RLM" mode - do not log in to your account (it should not be in the upper right corner of your email from your account).
The "Connection error" label will appear in the "Maxon App".

No need to update "Maxon App" to the latest version.

If incoming reminders from Maxon interfere, you can remove the "Maxon Notifications" label.
Start - "Maxon App" - RCM for "Maxon Notifications" - Additionally - Go to the location of the file - remove the shortcut "Maxon Notifications".
OR
Open
C:\Users\PC_NAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Maxon App
Remove the "Maxon Notifications" label.

Install "Red Giant Universe.exe".
Click the "Continue" button.
For new presets, installable fonts have been added, we leave a check mark before the item: Open Source Fonts for Presets.
Click on the "Install" button.
At the end of the installation, click on the "Close" button.

Install "Activation Service Unlocker 3.1.1.exe".

Launch the Adobe After Effects CC program.
Create a project/ composition and apply any effect to the layer, for example
Effects - Video Effects - RG Universe Text - uni.Hacker Text.

There is no trial cross in the video in the Composition window.
Turn on the Internet.
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3 method:

Disable internet.

Install "Maxon App 2023.1.2.exe" patching by uncia.

Create this folder if it does not exist:
C:\ProgramData\Maxon\RLM
Copy and paste "maxon.lic" to
C:\ProgramData\Maxon\RLM
The archive also has a "Shortcut" for a quick transition to the specified path .
Stop "Red Giant Service" in "Task manager" (Ctrl+Alt+Del) - "Services" Tab.
Copy and paste "Red Giant Service.exe " in
C:\Program Files\Red Giant\Services

The archive also has a "Shortcut" for a quick transition to the specified path.

Start "Red Giant service" in "Task Manager" (Ctrl+Alt+Del) - "Services" tab.

Launch "Maxon app".

You can log in to your Maxon account or be in RLM mode.
It doesn't matter.
You don't need to enter license keys for Red Giant.

No need to update "Maxon App" to the latest version.

If incoming reminders from Maxon interfere, you can remove the "Maxon Notifications" label.
Start - "Maxon App" - RCM for "Maxon Notifications" - Additionally - Go to the location of the file - remove the shortcut "Maxon Notifications".
or
Open
C: \Users\PC_NAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Maxon App
Remove the "Maxon Notifications" label.

Install "Red Giant Universe.exe".
Click the "Continue" button.
For new presets, installable fonts have been added, we leave a check mark before the item: Open Source Fonts for Presets.
Click on the "Install" button.
At the end of the installation, click on the "Close" button.

Launch the Adobe After Effects CC program.
Create a project/ composition and apply any effect to the layer, for example
Effects - Video Effects - RG Universe Text - uni.Hacker Text.

There is no trial cross in the video in the Composition window.
Turn on the Internet.
-------------------------------------------------- -
4 method:

Disable internet.

Install "Maxon App 2023.1.3.exe".
Leave "Maxon App Manager" in "RLM" mode - do not log in to your account (it should not be in the upper right corner of your email from your account).
The "Connection error" label will appear in the "Maxon App".

No need to update "Maxon App" to the latest version.

If incoming reminders from Maxon interfere, you can remove the "Maxon Notifications" label.
Start - "Maxon App" - RCM for "Maxon Notifications" - Additionally - Go to the location of the file - remove the shortcut "Maxon Notifications".
or
Open
C:\Users\PC_NAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Maxon App
Remove the "Maxon Notifications" label.

Install "Red Giant Universe.exe".
Click the "Continue" button.
For new presets, installable fonts have been added, we leave a check mark before the item: Open Source Fonts for Presets.
Click on the "Install" button.
At the end of the installation, click on the "Close" button.

Install "Activation Service Unlocker 2023.1.3.exe".

Launch the Adobe After Effects CC program.
Create a project/ composition and apply any effect to the layer, for example
Effects - Video Effects - RG Universe Text - uni.Hacker Text.

There is no trial cross in the video in the Composition window.
Turn on the Internet.
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In order not to lose activation when logging in to the Internet

Block the Application from accessing the network
Methode 1:
Use a Windows Firewall to block the Application.

Add the Program files to the Windows Firewall / Firewall exceptions ("Firewall and Network Security" in Windows 10):
In the Search, enter Windows firewall:
OR
the path - Start - Service Windows - Control Panel\System and Security\Windows Defender Firewall
OR
In the Taskbar - Windows Defender:
Windows Security - Firewall and Network Security

Additional parameters -

- Inbound rules - New rule - Program -
- copy the path in the Target graph -
C:\Program Files\Maxon\Tools\MxNotify.exe
and
C:\Program\Maxon\Tools\SerialFiller.exe
- insert the Program window - Block connection.

- Outbound rules - New rule - Program -
- copy the path in the Target graph -
C:\Program Files\Maxon\Tools\MxNotify.exe
and
C:\Program\Maxon\Tools\SerialFiller.exe
- insert the Program window - Block connection.

We make similar rules for all needed files.

Methode 2:
Editing the "hosts" file.

Manually or using keygen to make entries in the "hosts" file.
Open
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc
Select in the "Feed" - "View" - check the boxes next to "File name extensions" and "Hidden elements".
It is necessary to register the addresses of the servers to which the Program makes a request.
Copy the "hosts" file to the Desktop.
Right-click on the file "hosts" - "Open with" - "Notepad".
Add the necessary data to the end of the file.
Code:
127.0.0.1 link.redgiant.com
127.0.0.1 52.73.146.57
127.0.0.1 52.70.159.81
or new
Code:

127.0.0.1 52.45.108.54
127.0.0.1 34.253.115.112 127.0 . 0.1
52.6.87.59 127.0.0.1
108.128.39.69
127.0.0.1 63.35.33.186
Save it.
Copy and paste with replacement the edited file "hosts" in
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc from the Administrator.

OR

Open "Start" - "Standard Windows" - right-click on "Notepad" - "Advanced" - "Run from admin".
"File" - "Open"
Insert this path
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc
Instead of "Text documents .txt" select "All files".
Select and open the file "hosts".
Add the necessary data to the end of the file.
Code:
127.0.0.1 link.redgiant.com
127.0.0.1 52.73.146.57
127.0.0.1 52.70.159.81
or new
Code:

127.0.0.1 52.45.108.54
127.0.0.1 34.253.115.112 127.0 . 0.1
52.6.87.59 127.0.0.1
108.128.39.69
127.0.0.1 63.35.33.186
Save it.

View the IP addresses of the Program connection on the Internet
Open - "Task Manager" - select the "Performance" tab - at the very bottom "Resource monitoring"
Run The Program.
In the "Overview" tab - CPU - click the desired Program for filtering "Image: the name of the executable file of the process".
In the "Network" tab, open the tabs "Processes with network activity", "Network activity" and "TCP connections".
In the "Remote address" and "Remote Port" column, look and write out the addresses that the Program accesses on the Internet.