When I try to activate ChemDraw, it causes the error: “Activation failed with error code: -7"?

When I try to activate ChemDraw, it causes the error: “Activation failed with error code: -7"?

The error below suggests there is an issue with permissions on the folder 'PerkinElmerInformatics' located at the following location of Windows 10 operating system:

C:\ProgramData\PerkinElmerInformatics

Please follow the steps below to provide the full control permission to this folder.

1. Go to C:\ProgramData\PerkinElmerInformatics.

Note: Program Data folder is hidden on Windows 10 machine by default. To unhide, navigate to File Explorer - C Drive - View menu - check Hidden Items box.

2. Right click on PerkinElmerInformatics folder.
3. Go to Properties - Security.
4. Click on Edit and check 'Full Control'.
5. Click on Apply - Ok.
6. Try activating ChemDraw now. Run ChemDraw using right-click and “Run as Administrator”.

For further assistance on this issue, contact PerkinElmer support at: PerkinElmer Informatics Support