If your budget does not currently allow for a premium license, you do not need to uninstall the tool. The Express Edition remains free indefinitely and includes basic code formatting and essential IntelliSense features that still improve upon the default SSMS capabilities. Troubleshooting License and Trial Registration Issues

For those whose trial has ended, you can restore some settings or switch to the Express edition by going to SQL Complete > Help > About SQL Complete Software Reviews, Demo & Pricing - 2026

When your trial of the Standard or Premium edition expires, the software typically reverts to the Express version rather than stopping entirely. Alternatively, you can download the Express edition directly. While it lacks advanced capabilities like code refactoring or test data generation, it still provides core benefits: Basic SQL code completion Essential SQL formatting Context-sensitive object information

Press Windows Key + R , type regedit , and press Enter to open the Registry Editor. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Devart\ .