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USB Dongle not seen - how to enable?

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I run some software which uses a USB hardware dongle.  Feedback from the supplier (and testing by me on a different (non-Acronis) machine) suggests that the anti-virus software is stopping the software from seeing the dongle’s registration number and thus the software won’t run.  The recommendation from the supplier is to put it (the software) on the “white list” so that the anti-virus doesn’t inhibit correct dongle registration.  I have placed the executable on the exclusions list (I think) but the dongle registration still can't be seen.

Where should I look next to see what's stopping the registration from being seen?

NOTE:  The dongle itself is seen and interacts with Windows as it should!  The problem is that while the registration is not seen, the software only works in "Demo" mode and thus for a limited time before exiting.

 

TIA,

Paolo

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Paolo, welcome to these public User Forums.

What version of Acronis True Image are you using here?

If you have ATI 2018, 2019 or later, have you tested the dongle after turning off Acronis Active Protection?

If the registration is seen correctly with AAP turned off, then you could whitelist the application for AAP.  If it makes no difference, then it is not an issue being caused by ATI or AAP.

See the following KB documents:

KB 36429: Acronis Software: exclude program folders and executables from antivirus and other security programs

KB 46430: Acronis Software: Making Acronis Products Compatible with Antivirus Software

KB 60190: Acronis True Image 2019 and 2018: how to disable Active Protection in Windows

Thanks, Steve, it is ATI 2091 build 17750 I'm using (on Windows 10).

I have tried to get the dongle to register with BOTH ATI Active Protection and the standard Windows 10 anti-virus software turned off.  To no avail.  So I guess I'll have to look elsewhere.

Paolo