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I want to reuse 20 years PK51 (version 6.2) software with LPT protection dongle. My questions:
1. Is my protection dongle compactible with latest versions
2. If yes what adapter (LPT to USB) is sutible
Thanks
Toni Verdenik said:1. Is my protection dongle compactible with latest versions
Compatible with the latest version of what? I thought you wanted to use PK51 version 6.20? This version is older than 23 years. It may or may not work with today's Windows 10/11 versions, but most likely it will not work. You could try with a Windows XP on a real PC or in a VM.
Toni Verdenik said:2. If yes what adapter (LPT to USB) is sutible
At that time, you should have received a LPT dongle. For all Windows NT-based OSs, you need to install the Sentinel System Driver to get the LPT dongle detected. The USB to LPT adapters are not supported as far as I know, so I assume that a real LPT port in your PC would be the best choice.
Do you still have the add-on disk and the install files?
Related:
"LICENSE: Usage of an LPT-Dongle protected product"
https://developer.arm.com/documentation/ka003104/latest/