change your resolution to 800 x 600 (start>setting >system resolution. once it's been changed, your screen size will look very big. REMEMBER your initial resolution setting!
launch TT and the activation screen should launch. copy / paste in your activation code. you should get the 'all set' green check mark
change your resolution back to what is was originally.

See this for more information: Blank/Missing Activation Box

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