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  1. #1
    hbs is offline Registered User Promoted
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    Two Computers One Cheif

    I currently have Chief Architect X5 on one computer - but I would like to be able to use it on two computers.
    Is it possible to have it installed on two different computers with on license? They will never be used at the same time - so I was hoping I would be able to install to another computer and just move the key when I need to use it.. Is this possible ?
    I don't really want to have to buy a whole other license

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    Yes, you can but you must deactivate one before using the other.
    Perry
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    if you have a software key then do the deactivate - activate dance

    if you have a hardware key then just use it on the desired PC

    Lew
    Lew Buttery
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    hbs is offline Registered User Promoted
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    So every time I want to change computers I need to deactivate and reactivate...
    How do you know if you have a hardware key or software key? I have a Safe Net ket.

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    The hardware key is a usb dongle, the software in online deactivation thru the internet.
    Perry
    P.H. DESIGNS L.L.C.
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    WIN 8.1 PRO 64 bit
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    i7 920 2.67-- 12 GB Ram
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    I haven't purchased a hardware dongle since X2 but they used to cost about $50.00.
    Curt Johnson

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    I always get the hardware key and they are still around $50

    Lew
    Lew Buttery
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    CHIEF X5 (started with v9.5)

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    hbs is offline Registered User Promoted
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    Okay so I have a SafeNet Key which I am assuming is not the Hardware key from the looks of everything I have read?!?
    So If u purchase a hardware key I can install Chief X5 on any computer and just move the key as I need it!?
    Does this sounds right?

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    If you are upgrading to X6 and both computers have internet access, it is very easy to deactivate remotely.
    alan lehman - Lehman Design Studio - Carmel, CA
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    the Safenet key is the hardware key

    best to contact CA's tech support

    Lew
    Lew Buttery
    Castle Golden Design - "We make dreams visible"

    Lockport, NY
    716-434-5051
    www.castlegoldendesign.com
    lbuttery at castlegoldendesign.com

    CHIEF X5 (started with v9.5)

 

 

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