Step-by-Step Guide to Download, Install, and Activate Rider and CLion on Windows and macOS

1. Download and install Rider – Visit the official Rider website and download the latest version (e.g., 2023.2.1). The guide confirms that versions from 2022 onward work without issues. After downloading, run the installer, open the application, and close it when prompted for an activation key.

2. Download the activation tool – Extract the activation package without moving or renaming it; avoid Chinese characters in the installation path. Open the scripts folder to find the necessary scripts.

Both Windows and macOS versions of the scripts folder are shown.

3. Activate CLion on Windows – Run uninstall-all-users.vbs to clear any previous activation data. After the script finishes, run install-current-user.vbs . Wait about 10 seconds for a "done" popup, then launch CLion and enter the activation code.

4. Activate CLion on macOS – Open Terminal and run uninstall.sh to remove any previous activation remnants. Then execute install.sh ; a "done" message indicates success. Finally, reopen CLion and input the activation key.

Run the script with a space after sh and the file path (e.g., sh xxxxx ).

5. Activation demonstration – After entering the activation code, a "Licensed" message confirms success, showing an expiration date of December 31, 2099. The guide notes that future updates may invalidate the activation, so users should stay in contact for maintenance.

Retrieval method: after the public account "Rider" replies, or contact the backend service to obtain the activation.