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- DOCUMENT:Q108245 10-DEC-1993 [W_NT]
- TITLE :Pro Tel Advanced PCB Not Compatible with Windows NT
- PRODUCT :Windows NT
- PROD/VER:3.10
- OPER/SYS:WINDOWS
- KEYWORDS:
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- The information in this article applies to:
-
- - Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
- - Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
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-
- SUMMARY
- =======
-
- Pro Tel for Windows, Advanced PCB, by Pro Tel Technologies does not work at
- all in Windows NT. Advanced PCB employs a copy protection device known as a
- hardware key or "dongle." This type of copy protection device is currently
- not compatible with Windows NT version 3.1. With this device installed on
- your systemÆs parallel port, you cannot activate the Advanced PCB
- application.
-
- MORE INFORMATION
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-
- Pro Tel for Windows Advanced PCB is a design tool for high-end CAD systems
- which are used to design printed circuit boards (PCBs). The program does
- not start unless the copy protection hardware key, or dongle, is installed
- on the parallel port. Because hardware keys are not currently supported in
- Windows NT version 3.1, Advanced PCB doesn't activate under Windows NT even
- when the key is properly installed.
-
- The principle behind a hardware key, or dongle, is that each legitimate
- copy of a software application will also be sold with a hardware key. The
- software will use special code to interrogate the key for the correct
- serial number associated with the purchased product. Hence, unauthorized
- copies of the software will be detected immediately. Functionally, the
- dongle acts as a pass-through for any other device connected to the
- computer's port.
-
- Pro Tel Technologies also markets another Pro Tel for Windows product,
- Advanced Schematics, which does not require a hardware key for operation.
- According to Pro Tel, this product does function correctly under Windows
- NT. The technical support number for Pro Tel Technologies is (800) 544-
- 4186. The companyÆs mailing address is: 4675 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa
- Clara, CA, 95051.
-
- The Pro Tel products included here are manufactured by a vendor independent
- of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these
- productsÆ performance or reliability.
-
- REFERENCES
- ==========
-
- "The Computer Glossary," Alan Freedman, pages 197, 277, The Computer
- Language Company Inc., 1991
-
- Additional reference words: dingle dangle lock
- KBCategory:
- KBSubCategory: hrdwr 16ap
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