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More specifically the user runs the license activation tool (StandAloneKey.exe) which is installed with the product. When prompted, copy/paste in the activation key. During activation or renewal, the activation tool determines the locking code of the user's machine, retrieves a license through the internet and automatically saves the license file on the user's machine.
The locking code for web-activated licensing is based on multiple hardware characteristics. Computer Key (USB key) is no longer needed or supported for Web-Activated licensing. criteria. These licenses are no longer locked to the USB key (Computer Key) and therefore the USB key is no longer required to license the product.
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The license is now locked to multiple locking criteria including Ethernet Address, CPU Info String and UUID. Any changes affecting any of these locking criteria, including maintenance, repair or reformatting the machine, will cause the license to no longer work and also prevent the license from being deactivated. Please deactivate the license before taking any action that may alter any of the locking criteria. |
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