Copy protection is hardware or software that helps prevent users from illegally making copies of a software program without having to pay for the program. Usually, copy protection is done using a product key or other unique key that allows a program to be installed and run on only one computer a time. Because these numbers can be easy to share many companies are also adding extra copy protection by requiring authorization over the Internet.

Dongle, Security terms, Site license, Software piracy

  • Computer security help and support.