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*Web-activated licensing* is described as follows:our automated licensing system and procedure which gives you full control over your [licenses|kb:Licensing]. You may immediately and directly license software online, then deactivate, activate, or renew without having to contact {new-tab-link:http://www.csiberkeley.com/}CSI{new-tab-link}.

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h1. Introduction

h2. To which software does web-activated licensing apply?

*ANSWER:* Web-activated licensing will apply to all major {new-tab-link:http://www.csiberkeley.com/}CSI{new-tab-link} software products as each subsequent major release becomes available after August 2012.


h2. For how long is the software and its activation key valid?

*ANSWER:* The activation keysoftware is valid indefinitely for ayour given product version and level. The Software is locked to an activation key is only required when reactivating the software. which our web-activated licensing system will determine once your order has been processed. After processing, you will receive an email which contains the activation key. This key should be entered during software installation.

The activation key is not necessary for [license|kb:Licensing] renewal. Any change to the software version or level will create a new activation key that must be entered to license the new software. must also be entered to reactivate the software. Software should be deactivated, and then reactivated in the following circumstances:

* *Standalone / Network* -- When changing between standalone and network licensing.

* *Software level* -- For level changes, such as when upgrading from Plus to Nonlinear.

* *Moving licenses* -- When moving a license to a different machine.
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** ex. *Standalone* -- You may deactivate a license on your work computer, then reactivate the same license on your home computer by entering the activation key. This has the same effect as carrying a USB key, however, the USB option will no longer be available to releases after August 2012.
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** ex. *Network* -- To establish a new server, deactivate the network server and all network licenses, uninstall the license manager/server, install at the new location, then enter the activation keys to reactivate the network.

This deactivation and reactivation feature gives you the freedom to control your licenses without the need to contact CSI. We hope that you appreciate this convenience.

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h2. Does the activation key stay the same?

*ANSWER:* Yes, you may always use the activation key initially sent by email after order processing to reactivate the software.

However, a new activation key will be provided under the following circumstances:

* *Level changes* -- When you change software level, such as with upgrade to additional features, you will receive a new activation key.


h1. License renewal

h2. Do I need the activation key to renew my license? 

*ANSWER:* The activation key is not necessary for [license|kb:Licensing] renewal.


h2. What happens when the license expires after two years?

*ANSWER:* When the [license|kb:Licensing] expires, the software will prompt you to directly obtain a new license by way of internet connection without contacting renew the license through internet connection to our web-activated licensing system. You will not need to contact {new-tab-link:http://www.csiberkeley.com/}CSI{new-tab-link} or your dealer., and Anan activation key willis not be required.
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h2. To which software does web-activated licensing applya two-year expiration if the software is valid indefinitely for that version and level?

*ANSWER:* The Webtwo-activatedyear licensingexpiration willallows applyus to update all previous software versions to ensure compatibility with current operating systems.


h1. Software evaluation

h2. How do I evaluate the software?

*ANSWER:* Evaluation (Eval) versions will become available with the next major release of each software. Evaluation versions will be valid for one year.

A separate Evaluation Portal is available for the download of Evaluation versions. This portal and installation process is separate from that of licensed versions. As Evaluation versions become available, you may register and install without the need to contact {new-tab-link:http://www.csiberkeley.com/}CSI{new-tab-link} products as their subsequent major release becomes available.

h2. How do I demo the software?

*ANSWER:* Eval & features

h2. Can I convert an Eval version to a licensed version?}.

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h2. Can I have an EvalEvaluation version and a licensed version ofon the same computer softwareas ona onelicensed computerversion?

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stillh2. lockDoes the software still lock to a USB key?

*Answer:* Software will no longer belock lockedto toa USB keyskey or Disk IDsID, but instead to an internal machineactivation key that our automatedweb-activated licensing system will determine itself. Once your order is processed, this automated system will send you an email with the activation key.


h2. How can I move my software without a USB key?

*ANSWER:* TheSoftware software canmay be deactivated and from one computer, then reactivated (with on another computer by entering the activation key given at the time of purchase) on another computer.

. If you did not retain the email with the activation key, or if you do not know who received the email, feel free to contact {new-tab-link:http://www.csiberkeley.com/}CSI{new-tab-link}.


h1. Network license

h2. Which license manager version is required?

*ANSWER:* The latest version of the license manager, v8.5.0, is required to serve network licensing. Please Ifuninstall an older version of the license manager is in use, uninstall it before installing v8.5.0.


h2. WhatHow isdo theI procedure forinstall installing a network license?

*ANSWER:* The To install a network license, the license manager installationmust mustbe connectconnected to the internet while you whenenter enteringthe activation key toand obtain the license file. Workstations, however, canmay be installed at any time. Workstationwithout installationsinternet doconnectivity.
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internet connectionh2. How h2.do StepsI formove movinga network licenseslicense?

*ANSWER:* To uninstall the license manger/server you MUST first deactivate all yournetwork licenses prior to uninstalling. Your activation keys will not be valid for reactivation on the new server unless they have first been deactivated from the previous network server.

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h1. Commuter license

h2. Can I still use the commuter license feature?

*ANSWER:* NoChanges changeshave havenot been made to the commuter license. feature.Note Thethat commuter licenselicenses featureare is only available with network licenseslicensing.