cubase 4 on windows7 problems(no protection device)

Hi i bought a new computer with windows7 and installed cubase 4 but when i start the program i get this error massage ; Application ‘Cubase 4’ has caused the following error:

No protection device connected.

Options:

  • For troubleshooting information click .
  • Connect a valid protection device and click .
  • Click to abort.
    I do have a real soft and a dongle but it wont see it for some reason, if anyone knows how to solve this problem, thanx

thanx for replies guys!!! especially moderate

You´re welcome…

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