Hardware dongles do die. The internal chip can fail due to ESD (electrostatic discharge), voltage spikes, or simple age. If you have tried all six solutions above and still see your dongle is likely non-functional.
Avoid using unpowered USB hubs; plug directly into the PC.
Security and reliability considerations:
When the software launches, it sends a verification request to the dongle’s internal chip. The error message appears for three primary reasons:
