I have Dress Shop on this computer running windows 7. I purchased it many years ago but have not used it for a long time although I have installed it on whatever was my current pc over the years.

My problem is that it will not activate my patterns although my account says that I own them. Can anyone advise me on what is required, Please? Joan in the UK

Hello,
Sorry to hear you're having issues with activation. Please feel free to email me at anna@livingsoftnw.com.

Please provide more details as to exactly what "it will not activate my patterns" means? Please describe what happens after you do "File" -> "Activate Products", fill in your email address and password and click "Activate".