Where is my Software Serial Number?


Affected Products: Master Your CDC 5.0 Master Your CDC 4.5 

Operating Systems: Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) 

Solution 1:

Solution for Operating Systems: Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP 

It's imprinted on your CD-ROM.



Solution 2:

Solution for Operating Systems: Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP 

It is printed on a white sticker on the original CD-ROM jewel case.

You may also view your 1.0 software serial number within Master Your CDC:

  • Start the program
  • On the top menu, click on Help
  • Click on About

If you registered your 1.0 software or purchased unlock codes, we should have a record of your software serial number. Please contact us for assistance.



Solution 3:

Solution for Operating Systems: Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP 

It begins with an M and is imprinted on your CD-ROM.


Important notice regarding CDC Manager!
Sales of CDC Manager have been reinstated effective May 20, 2009. We will continue to offer sales, software support and unlock codes. However, starting in 2011, CDC databases will no longer be compatible with the program and we will be unable to offer unlock codes for CDCs at that time.



Solution 4:

Solution for Products: Master Your CDC 5.0 Master Your CDC 4.5 

Solution for Operating Systems: Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) 

It is either printed on your CD-ROM original clamshell case (if purchased on CD-ROM only) or stored in your order history in your online account (if purchased as a download).

It is either printed on your CD-ROM original clamshell case (if purchased on CD-ROM only) or stored in your order history in your online account (if purchased as a download). If you purchased the program on CD-ROM only, it is printed on a white sticker on the original CD-ROM clamshell case.

If you purchased the downloadable version of the program, you can view it in your online account at www.mcmguides.com.

  • Click My McMillan in the navigation bar on the left
  • Log in to your account
    • If your software has been activated, it will be located under the My Study Guides heading
    • If your software has not been activated, click View Details next to your order



Solution 5:

Solution for Products: Master Your CDC 4.5 

Solution for Operating Systems: Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) 

If you already have the program activated, it is displayed in the Help > About screen.

  • Open the program and click the Help menu, then click About
  • The software serial number is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen



Solution 6:

Solution for Operating Systems: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) 

It is stored in your order history in your online account.

  • Click My McMillan in the navigation bar on the left
  • Log in to your account
    • If your software has been activated, it will be located under the My Study Guides heading
    • If your software has not been activated, click View Details next to your order