KPG-6D Software license

[Alaahamamra]

Dears,

kindly, I need help about the Kenwood KPG-6D, I have the license key and activation on my laptop, but after that my laptop it is damaged, when I'm try to activate the license on new laptop, give me there is no license file, and I have the license file, could please help me about that.

thanks,

 

[buddrousa]

The License file key is on the Factory Kenwood Disk you bought.
You just need to enter the key when you install the software.

 

[Alaahamamra]

Dear Buddrousa,
I have the license file and put it after installed the software on new laptop, but give me there is no license.

 

[ramal121]

You say license file. KPG-6D software is for a very very old mobile. It doesn't use a license file, just the activation key during install.

Are you referring to KPG-D6N for the new NX-1000 series radio?

 

[Alaahamamra]

Dear Ramal,

Yes you right for NX-1000 series

 

[fire_master_21]

If you only purchased 1 license key you will need to deactivate the key on your old computer. Then you can install the key on the new computer. The newer Kenwood stuff only allows you to install it with the amount of license key(s) you purchased, gone are the days of installing Kenwood software on multiple machines without purchasing more keys.

 

[Alaahamamra]

Dear fire,
My old laptop damaged, i need way to deactivite the old license, to allow my use it with new laptop

 

[ramal121]

OK. It sounds like your old computer is disabled. If thatis the case and you cannot deactivate your license on the old computer you'll have to get Kenwood involved to help with this. Evans explains this pretty well.

Software Licenses - refreshing an old thread

Like to make some pointers to all on the KPG D1, D2, and D3 Licenses. It is recommended by Kenwood, not to use a mac. Doing so you are at your own free will. This software is designed for Windows only. That out of the way, Anyone who has a REGULAR COPY OF THE SOFTWARE, please make a note on...

forums.radioreference.com

It's that or purchase another license.

 

[fire_master_21]

Your dealer "might" be able to help you if you have all the original documentation. They might be willing to get Kenwood involved and see if they will unlock that key, however this won't always work though. As ramal121 stated, you might have to purchase another key since Kenwood isn't responsible for your old computer being damaged.

 

[buddrousa]

Kenwood has a habit of not fixing the problem you are having they will sell you a new key.

 

[Giddyuptd]

Why I make sure to disable or deactivate current key when not in use. Even with the proper methods of backing up things I still deactivate when not in use.

 

[kd4efm]

Why I make sure to disable or deactivate current key when not in use. Even with the proper methods of backing up things I still deactivate when not in use.

The license management client has a way of locking things up if you change any hardware on the pc device. Thus the reasons I mentioned in the above article.

If you have problems with the dealer getting your lost key refresh, please contact me and I will go over the things I will need from you to
submit a refresh request. It is very specific on what information is needed! New Device ID from the LMC, the original emails from kenwood or the dealer who sent you the key, and if possible, a support ticket from the LMC also.

 

[Echo4Thirty]

I still dont understand why all the high security for programming software, or why its even sold by the manufacturers at all. It isn't like it does anything without having purchased the hardware.

Honestly, the way D1N works (painful to run and the ability for a hardware crash to render the license gone forever unless you jump through hoops and Kenwood is in a good mood that day) and this licensing stuff is one reason some of our agencies shy away from purchasing Kenwood products on the system.

 

[mmckenna]

I still dont understand why all the high security for programming software, or why its even sold by the manufacturers at all. It isn't like it does anything without having purchased the hardware.

It was an overreaction to the bootleg software issues. Not a good overreaction, either. Yeah, it's a pain, but I can't entirely blame them. They invest money in software development and then it gets shared all over the internet for free.

Honestly, the way D1N works (painful to run and the ability for a hardware crash to render the license gone forever unless you jump through hoops and Kenwood is in a good mood that day) and this licensing stuff is one reason some of our agencies shy away from purchasing Kenwood products on the system.

Other vendors have equally problematic solutions to software licensing. Motorola's 14 page agreement with threatening language wasn't much better if you were the one who had to sign that knowing that someone would just leak the software anyway.

Yeah, the software sucks. I kept hoping Kenwood would fix it, but they seem to be happy with the way it is. Hopefully Armada will eventually take over. Earlier versions of KPG (Pre KPG-D1N, 2, 3, 6, etc) were really good. Some of the easier software to learn and a lot of flexibility.