What is a "node-locked" activation?
A “node-locked” activation file “locks” the software activation to a specific hardware ID, called a “Host ID,” that uniquely identifies a local computer or a hardware dongle:
- Local, node-locked activations can activate software only on a single computer. If the activation file is copied to another computer, the software will not run on that other computer.
- Mobile, node-locked activations are locked to hardware dongles. A dongle is a security or copy protection device that must be connected to the computer while the program runs. The activation files can be copied to multiple computers, but the software activates only on the computer where the dongle is connected.
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