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Why are the CD keys encrypted in the files that the Software Audit Tool makes?

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Why are the CD keys encrypted in the files that the Software Audit Tool makes?

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That is so unauthorized users cannot use the program to steal product keys. The entire data file is encrypted, so you can email it, but because SAT is a stand-alone program, an unauthorized user could invoke it and copy the keys therefore “bootlegging” some products. This encryption simply prohibits that practice. It is up to you to place security on using SAPP where the data is unencrypted.

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