When posting in the official PETKA activation thread, your request must strictly contain:
These requirements exist to ensure that the tool and the activation service remain in the hands of active, contributing members of the community and are not exploited for commercial resale.
Go to the designated on your chosen forum (e.g., MHH Auto).
To link this HWID to an activation license, the developers and community contributors use dedicated forum threads to manage requests. This operational model prevents unauthorized commercial redistribution and ensures that server bandwidth for massive parts database updates is reserved for active community members. Strict Thread Requirements for Activation petka 85 86 88 activation thread requirement install
Installing PETKA is a multi-step journey that requires precision.
Minimum 150 GB to 250 GB of free space. An SSD is highly recommended; mechanical HDDs will cause severe lag when rendering complex exploded parts diagrams.
Fix : Your antivirus likely deleted the emulated driver or patch file. Restore the file from quarantine and add the entire PETKA installation folder to your antivirus exclusion list. When posting in the official PETKA activation thread,
Developers handle hundreds of requests. Sending a direct PM asking for a key is considered rude and often results in a ban. Always post openly in the designated activation thread.
To receive an activation key from community threads (such as those on Motorcarsoft or MHH Auto), you generally must provide specific details generated by the software upon first launch: Hardware ID (HWID) : The unique code generated by your PC's hardware. Version Number
Upon completing the primary setup, launch the PETKA application shortcut from your desktop. An SSD is highly recommended; mechanical HDDs will
: PETKA includes integrated online status updates and price updates that do not expire once installed.
You must copy this exact HWID string and reply directly inside the designated forum .
Once the installation finishes and you launch the software for the first time, you will be blocked by an activation screen.