Go to the official EViews download page. Ensure you select "EViews 12 Student Version" – not the Standard or Enterprise edition. A serial number for the Student Version will not work on the commercial edition.
Introduction: The Quest for a Serial Number If you have recently typed the phrase "serial number EViews 12 student version" into a search engine, you are likely a student or a researcher in econometrics, statistics, or economics. You have probably just installed EViews 12, only to be greeted by a dialog box demanding a 16-to-24-character alphanumeric code before you can proceed. serial number eviews 12 student version
A: If you purchased it, contact EViews customer support with your order ID. If you received it from a university, contact your IT help desk—they can resend the key. Go to the official EViews download page