Modern Wibu keys are designed to prevent cloning. If an operating system detects a spoofed dongle (common in piracy attempts), BioNumerics will often detect the anomaly and refuse to launch, throwing a "Security violation" error.
The license string is essential for verifying your software entitlements and is typically required when contacting support. You can find it through the following methods:
The process of entering this string happens during a specific step of the installation wizard called the This is where you will be asked to provide your user and organization names, and most importantly, the license string itself. The installation cannot proceed without a valid code.
Locate the license text file provided by Applied Maths or your bioMérieux representative. bionumerics license string
You must contact support to obtain an updated license string reflecting your renewed subscription or roll back your BioNumerics software to the last version supported by your legacy string. Error: "Cannot Connect to License Server"
According to available documentation, network licenses are available for any number of users, and centralized database sharing tools can be integrated with these licenses. Troubleshooting License String Issues
Check the serial number engraved on your physical USB dongle. Cross-reference it with the serial number listed in the license email or document text. Switch to the correct dongle and re-apply the string. 3. "The License Has Expired" Modern Wibu keys are designed to prevent cloning
License issues can halt critical genomic and epidemiological tracking. Here is how to fix the most common errors associated with the license string. Error: "Invalid License String"
Insert the proprietary USB license dongle into your server or workstation workstation. Launch the application. Choose the option to Import / Update License .
The software-defined timeframe in the string has lapsed, or you updated the software to a version released after your maintenance agreement expired. You can find it through the following methods:
For institutions with multiple users, BioNumerics offers network licensing, allowing the license string to be managed centrally.
Select the option to or Update existing license .