The Install Key utility (INSTKEY.EXE) is the necessary tool when you
deploy the USB License Key as a connect-less dongle.
It allows. It allows the user to install the Key from the USB dongle to a
machine. The installation creates the Harddisk Key on
the hard drive as Machine License, and also decrements the installation credit
by one. The user may use the utility to install the USB dongle only up to the
limit allowed.
Depending on the settings, the Install Key utility also allows the user
to install the USB dongle on multiple machines, install the USB dongle to
upgrade licensed modules, and remove the Key back to the USB dongle. In case of
Key removal, it also returns an installation credit back to the USB dongle.
You can create the Install Key utility by using USB LicenseKey
Manager, under the Tools menu. Or, you may also create the Install Key
utility using the KeyCheck API. See the provided code
examples in the folders:
\EXAMPLES\KEYCHECK.NET<*>\<Compiler>\UTILITY
Besides the standard GUI (Graphical User Interface), the Install Key
utility is also available in the CLI (Command Line Interface) mode. The CLI or
console mode is particularly useful that you can create a batch or script to
run the utility in silent mode to install the USB dongle automatically, for
instance, during software installation.
Below is the command usage.
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Usage: INSTALLKEY <Commands> |
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Where |
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Commands: |
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/i = Install the Key on to hard drive |
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/r = Remove the Key from hard drive |
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/u = Upgrade licensed modules to Harddisk Key |
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/de = Display error message |
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/dc = Display confirmation message |
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/df = Display finish message |
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Examples |
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To run the Install Key utility in silent mode: |
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INSTKEY /i |
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To run the Install Key utility with all response messages: |
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INSTKEY /i /de /dc /df |
See Also
·
Register Utility for USB
License