A Windows 10 feature or cumulative update may have reset security policies.

Last updated: For Windows 10 versions 21H2, 22H2, and Windows 11 (backward compatible). Always use the latest CodeMeter Runtime for security patches and performance improvements.

You have two safe options:

A: Yes, but only if your virtualization software (VMware, VirtualBox) supports USB passthrough. Soft-Codemeter (CmActLicense) generally does NOT work in VMs due to hardware fingerprinting.

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