[leedickey]

I've been using this product for a few years now (since version 4.x) and I am now unable to use my USB boot drive on my laptop without first activating the USB drive? Is this normal? I am using the professional version and just upgraded to version 6 and am now having these problems.

[leedickey]

I translated the forum post here and it says I have to download again and register again? Please explain!

viewtopic.php?f=15&t=5518

I may request a refund if I cannot use my USB boot without first having to activate it.

[Adrian Decker]

Please download HDClone with your license key at https://www.nanoways.com/esd/ one more time. Then use this newly generated software package for creating your self booting USB key. That way you can use the USB key at all systems, which are currently permanently activated, without the requirement of any further permanent activations.

Please note that a Workplace License allows you to permanently install and use HDClone on up to two systems (PC) at the same time. For this you have two Permanent Activations. If you need a more flexible license model for using HDClone on arbitrary systems, I recommend the Professional Edition Portable. For more information please visit the following address:
https://www.miray-software.com/products ... -panel-908

[leedickey]

[Adrian Decker]

The Workplace License of the Professional Edition always allowed to permanently install and use HDClone up to two systems (PC). The Technician License allowed usage on any system to maintain, using the delivered hardware token (USB key). With HDClone 6 the Professional Edition with the Technician License became the Professional Edition Portable. Except for the naming in this one case, the licensing itself hasn't changed with the HDClone 6.

If you intend to use HDClone on many different systems, I recommend an Upgrade to the Professional Edition Portable (former Technician License for the Professional Edition). For that please enter your license key at our update and upgrade configurator:
https://www.miray-software.com/shop/updates/index.html

[viper5500]

I also have used the professional version for many years, and I agree that Miray have moved the goalposts on this.
I never had to activate a USB or bootable CD before and I am now being told I need to upgrade to a higher version software to use it in the same way that I always have done before.
I will be looking for a new cloning software and a refund on my upgrade to version 6, this is a blatant attempt to screw more money out of loyal customers.

[Mike]