Interesting follow up. Today 01-09-24 I got this "RED Notice - Activation required in next 10 days" My help did not show the refresh activation, only the offline activation option. I had to install the bandlab assistant to get rid of the message. I still show no option for the online activation in Cakewalk. I have used Cakewalk continuously everyday forever. No issues, until now. Strangeness.