Configurable GE USB Keys

Using a Configurable GE USB hardware key is another option for licensing your GE software product.
Note: If you are using a Configurable GE USB hardware key, be sure to install the Licensing Software before you plug in the hardware key for the first time on your machine. This will install the necessary device drivers and allow the system to recognize and configure the hardware key correctly when it is plugged in. It may take a few minutes for the system to configure the hardware key for the first time, before it is ready to be used.

The Configurable GE USB hardware key that is currently offered supports USB port configurations. The key you use to run your product:

  • Controls and enables software options available to your installation.
  • Uses a utility to electronically reprogram options you choose to upgrade or change.

If a license key is not installed or found, your product will run in demo mode for two hours.

Note:
  • In some cases, an electronic file update is not available for reprogramming your key.
  • You can exchange the older key by contacting your sales representative.

Be sure to file your Configurable GE USB hardware key packing slip in a safe location. The codes on this slip are necessary for GE to quickly duplicate the key in case it is damaged or misplaced. You can verify that your serial number matches the serial number on the hardware key packing slip by using the License Viewer utility to detect and display your hardware key settings.