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*USB key* (also referred to Computer ID) is a special hardware device to which the [license files|kb:lservrc - license file] can be locked.

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h1. Usage in conventional and web-activated licensing

* It is used only for [conventional licensing|kb:Conventional licensing], where it provides greater flexibility over locking the license file to Disk ID or other locking criteria.
* It is not needed or supported for [web-activated licensing|kb:Web-activated licensing].

h1. Key driver and its installation

In order for the USB key to work properly, its driver needs to be installed. The installation can be found in the following locations:

# On the program installation CD/DVD browser.
# In the KeyDriver folder for a standalone installation.
# In the KeyDriver folder under the License Manager folder for a network installation.
# The most up to date version of the key driver can be downloaded directly from the Sentinel Website: http://www.safenet-inc.com/support-downloads/sentinel-drivers/ , use the download link for *Sentinel Driver*

Please note that when running the installation for the driver for a USB key, the key should not be attached to the computer.

h1. See also

* [kb:Computer ID (CID) key not recognized]
* [kb:lservrc - license file]

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