To understand the error, you must first understand how Wilcom protects its software. Wilcom EmbroideryStudio uses a physical —a USB dongle—as a license key. The "Black" dongle refers to the physical black USB device that shipped with specific versions of EmbroideryStudio (e.g., e4.5, e5.0, and some "Black Edition" releases).
: If you are upgrading from an older version, the wizard will prompt you to briefly attach your old dongle as well. This verifies your ownership of the previous license. To understand the error, you must first understand
: The hardware license allows you to move the software between multiple computers by simply taking the dongle with you; the software only runs on the machine where the dongle is plugged in. Security & Protection : If you are upgrading from an older
Are you currently seeing an when you plug in the dongle, or are you just starting the setup wizard ? Security & Protection Are you currently seeing an