DONGLE----new computers have NO PARALLEL PORT

When did you get the software? Newer dongles should be USB. Mine, purchased in March, is USB.

I got it on eBay.

Then after getting into the software, I realized that it wan't just plug-and-play so I needed a "partner".

I chose New West Tech when I renewed my service subscription with Miscrosoft but they have never actually done anything for me.

I have been doing everything myself.

Can you upgrade your d> When did you get the software? Newer dongles should be USB. Mine, purchased

I've never had to so I'm not certain, but I'm sure you should be able to obtain a new dongle. Whether there is a fee or not I do not know. I'd contact your partner about this one. They should be able to obtain a USB dongle for you and have all pricing information.

Do you think the Parallel to USB converters will work? Anyone tried that?

"Morris Pa> I've never had to so I'm not certain, but I'm sure you should be able to

Mickie,

Please give Dan King here a call -- 800.466.7839. We would love to see what we can do for you.

- Evan Culver New West Technologies

I think I have heard of people being able to swap out a usb for parallel key, for a $100 or something...maybe just shipping...can't recall exactly, but there is something you can do if you wan to swap it out. You can also install a PCI Parallalel port on the PC that you could use. I would not rely on any sort of adapter...the rainbow driver (the application that reads the hardware key) is kinda flaky...Also, this is NOT a microsoft issue...the software used the hardware keys long before MS acquired it...It is on the way out - they hate it also...definately hit the guys up at New West, they are great to work with and will get you sorted out.

Hope this helps, Todd NitroSell

Evan Culver wrote:

Just another reason not to buy a cheap dell machine.....

all std. motherboards out in the market today still have a parallel port. Machines from 399.99 @

Dennis