Hi, these are valid and reasonable arguments. Due to over 8 years of experience (working as techie in software-support!), I personally object to dongles and such activation schemes! Its actually too much trouble for users/customers and support, esp after a year and/or the release of a new version! Its imho not too reliable, only very inconvenient and I know of several manufacturers who finally discontinued to use such annoying protection-schemes after according negative experiences/feedback and who still are in business with much more content users. I would recommend to urgently reconsider this unlock-procedure and instead provide a one-time registration with a permanent serial/key! Hubert

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