Even if you don’t make a living with Cubase, there is usually a trial version available. In cases where the dongle has to be replaced you can get an auth code for the trial version without waiting, and get back to work. So you could just have a second blank dongle stashed away.
And also, upon buying Cubase new, You can buy a second dongle and place the license on that. Put the included one in a drawer. Dongles sold with with new boxes (read not update or upgrade) come with a license that will run any Steinberg software for 25 hours.
more than a second license (quite expensive!), I would recommend to have a spare empty USB-eLicenser.
Besides the 25-hours license, which is good for 3 eight-hours working days, you can request a 30-days trial code without having to wait to have someone to reply your support enquiry.
[EDIT: Sorry, I noticed that SteveInChigago wrote the same after replying - cheers Steve]
Recommending customers purchase two dongles to use Cubase in an interesting solution, albeit (IMO) an unrealistic one in that it’s something most customers will probably don’t think they’ll need to do, as highlighted by the OP’s situation.
I’m not arguing Cubase should eliminate copy-protection, only that this instance highlights how the dongle installation scheme Steinberg employs places an unnecessary burden on their paying customers, and at a time when much more modern and efficient means of copy protection are readily available.
You don’t need to buy a second dongle, just make sure you don’t lose or break the one you have.
I don’t find the dongle scheme a burden and prefer it any of the other copy protection methods. With the dongle I don’t even have to remember any serial numbers or activation codes just make sure I look after my dongle and whenever I install software it’s ready to go.
Why don’t you elaborate what more modern and efficient solutions to copy protection there are?
You bought into the system and then you expect to change it ? Except it for what it is as there are a lot of people happy with the Steinberg system including me .
Steinberg have already said that they have no plans on changing the licencing procedure so I would get used to it if I was you or …there are plenty more fish in the sea if your not happy
Hi!
I’m from Ukraine.
Today I’ve lost my USB eLicesnser with Cubase 7 EE license.
Local distributor (Jazz Club) recommend me to resolve this problenm in my steinberg account.
But when I try to ‘Request support’ i got the message :
Yes you must of seen the comment on GS about it but there is also a thread on here stating after that comment was made there is no plans to change the eliencer system in the foreseeable future .
Love the “jokesters” here making fun of someone’s unfortunate circumstance (which could of course had been avoided if Steinberg had a modern, internet-based registration system in place).
MaxNRG, you should attempt to get ahold of Steinberg support directly.
Anyone have an alternate email address for MaxNRG to try?
I’m not arguing Cubase should eliminate copy-protection, only that this instance highlights how the dongle installation scheme Steinberg employs places an unnecessary burden on their paying customers, and at a time when much more modern and efficient means of copy protection are readily available.
In that case I’ll get a software only key for my house and car? Having keys for those is an intolerable burden. If I don’t clap my hands they don’t know where they are.