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3 CodeMeter / CodeMeterAct 3.1 A License Server for all cases The basic component of the CodeMeter / CodeMeterAct System is the CodeMeter License Server (CodeMeter.exe) which runs on each computer where protected software is to be used. This component is available for different platforms. The CodeMeter License Server provides the interface between your software, and the license in a dongle (CmStick) or in an activation file. Figure 2: Standard License Server for CodeMeter / CodeMeterAct Selectively, you can use the CmStick, activation, or both. However, in this context, the CmStic k offers you superior security because all encryption and decryption is safely handled inside the CmStick. In addition, CodeMeter gives you the option to totally delete a license on the CmStick, or to lock the CmStick, when attempted fraud is detected. 8 | 44