NorthAmTransAm
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- Motherboard
- MSI Pro Z690-A DDR4
- CPU
- i7-12700k
- Graphics
- RX 580
- Mac
- Mobile Phone
Older copy protected software would check your MAC address(and other stuff). So if this is reset, things go wrong.
Native Instruments even checks your processor speed. If this field is zero(which is not uncommon on a hackintosh), it will prompt you to re-register the software everytime you try to use your (legit) NI software.
Since I'm a tinkerer but also work around lots of activations I've got a designated USB drive for activations. If possible, it's a great move allowing you to either move from computer to computer like an iLok or to prevent de/re-activation.
Check NI support if interested.