I just purchased the thing, downloaded installer (SoundID Reference.exe), and after launch it downloads something and there is nothing I can do to keep it going, buttons are not working.
what did I miss?

I just purchased the thing, downloaded installer (SoundID Reference.exe), and after launch it downloads something and there is nothing I can do to keep it going, buttons are not working.
what did I miss?

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If I hit close it shows confirmation:
Is there any other way to install it?
Hi Denis Kedrinskiy, thanks for your post!
Could you please check whether editing the hosts file resolves this issue? See our guide here: Editing the Hosts File
Let us know how it goes!
Hey Zane, thanks for your reply, issue solved - it was some records in the hosts file blocking sonarworks services.
i'm having this issue. what do i need to do to fix this?
Zakary Waxman, in 99% of all cases, the answer is exactly what Denis Kedrinskiy pointed out (the hosts file).
To fix it, follow the instructions here: Editing the Hosts File