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Installing a Dongle Registration key on a Windows 8 / Windows 10 computer

To install an older "green" dongle registration key on a Windows 8 machine please follow the following steps:

  • Unplug all USB devices including the dongle registration key
  • Download the following Dongle Driver Install Wizard attached at the end of this FAQ.
  • Save the install wizard to your Desktop or another folder where you can easily access the download
  • If you have previously installed drivers for the dongle you will need to first "Uninstall" those drivers by running the Uninstall option of the Wizard
  • When you have finished Unstalling any previously installed Dongle Drivers then go back and run the Install Wizard again
  • Here you will choose the 2nd Option "Keylok 2 (USB w/ driver)"
  • Folllow the installation wizard prompts and when prompted plug in the dongle key and allow Windows to find it and install the software for the key.
  • If Windows doesn't find the key when plugged in simply unplug the key and try a different USB port.

To install a newer "blue" driverless dongle registration key on a Windows 8 machine please follow the following steps:

  • Unplug all USB devices including the dongle registration key
  • Plug in the blue dongle registration key and wait for Windows to find it.
  • Now open your Bytescribe software. If it opens and doesn't ask for registration information then you are done.
  • If it still asking for registration then follow the next steps:
    • Download the following Dongle Driver Install Wizard attached at the end of this FAQ.
    • Save the install wizard to your Desktop or another folder where you can easily access the download
    • If you have previously installed drivers for the dongle you will need to first "Uninstall" those drivers by running the Uninstall option of the Wizard
    • When you have finished Uninstalling any previously installed Dongle Drivers then go back and run the Install Wizard again
    • Here you will select the 1st Option - Keylok III (driverless) and then click "Begin Install"
    • If Windows doesn't find the key when plugged in simply unplug the key and try a different USB port.
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