Moving to new computer

[rpmtl]

I’m moving to a new PC in a few weeks. Will I need to remove/deactivate my Steinberg software licenses (Cubase14-Pro and other) from the old computer before I wipe it and recycle?

Is there a Steinberg document detailing what needs to be done?

With the new eLicensing system it’s no longer as simple as moving a USB dongle from one system to another.

Thanks for any advice

Russell

[Googly_Smythe]

On the old machine use the Steinberg Activation Manager to deactivate all your software.
One the new machine, use the SAM to activate all your software (sign in first, of course!).
That’s it.

[rpmtl]

That’s simple enough. Thanks

R

[rpmtl]

While it sounded simple enough, your suggestion made me aware that the Steinberg “eLicenser-based licensing service will be closing down early in 2025” and I’m now trying to understand what I’m supposed to do.

I went to the Activation manager and there’s only one app listed (Cubase Pro 14)

I then went to https://account.steinberg.net/products and selected “Show eLicenser-based products” where I see my other 8 products listed.

There’s an option to Deactivate licenses on unavailable computers which would be the simplest solution as I’ll be re-installing and activating in a week or 2 and the eLicenser-based licensing service will still be working.

On that same products page there’s the option to Register eLicenser → Register eLicenser / software where I’ll be prompted to enter the eLicenser number for each software.

Is that what I’m supposed to do to get the software off the eLicenser-based licensing service and have it integrated into the Activation manager ???

I found a few pages on the Steinberg support site with instructions that are not clear (to me).

Thanks again,

Russell

PS: I’ll try the Register eLicenser / software route to see if it removes them from the Dongle control and onto the computer.

[Googly_Smythe]

Since a picture is worth a thousand words…
I’ve activated one of my own products (which I never use). It’s called Electronic Mode Loop Set.

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You have to do this for each product!

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Start by clicking the Vouchers tab in your MySteinberg.

Then click Redeem (for the productof your choice)

Click next (the code is added for you).

Click Send to eLcc

Click Continue

Click Update Licence

Click Finish

Find the product and Click Activate

After a minute or so… Your product should show Deactivate, meaning it’s now using the new system.

[rpmtl]

Thank you, thank you THANK YOU :-))

I moved and activated all the licenses for which there were vouchers. I hope your detailed visual guide will be of assistance to other folks as well.

Before retiring the computer I’ll remember to deactivate them all.

Cheers and best wishes,

Russell

[Googly_Smythe]

You’re welcome.