How to Transfer Your License to Another Computer

When you want to transfer your Pythagoras license to a new computer, for example, due to a computer upgrade, repair, or changing workplaces, follow these simple steps. This article explains how to deactivate the license on the old computer and activate it on the new one, so you can continue using the software without any issues.

To transfer a license from one computer to another (rehosting), you need to run the RUS program on both computers.

• Source computer: The old computer where the license is currently activated.
• Recipient computer: The new computer where the license will be transferred.

It's best to transfer the files created during this process using a USB stick or an external hard drive.

IMPORTANT: Before you start transferring the license, make sure Windows 10 is fully up-to-date and the latest version of the HASP driver is installed! If both systems do not have the same setup, the transfer may fail, and the license could be lost!

To ensure this procedure is successful, all steps should be followed promptly and accurately.

Download the RUS program via: RUS Program download link

STEP 1: Collect information on the new computer

• On your new computer, download and open the RUS program.
• Click on the Transfer License tab. (1)
• Click the ... button. (2)
• In the File Explorer window, navigate to your desired folder location. Name the file and click Save.

• In the RUS window, the file path is added.
• Click the Collect and Save Information button.
• An .id file is created. Click on the OK button.
• Locate and transfer the .id file to an external storage device.
• Place the .id file on the computer that currently contains the license (the Source computer).

STEP 2: Generate the License Transfer File on the old computer

• On your old computer (the Source computer), download and start the RUS program.
• Click on the Transfer License tab. (1)
• Select the license you want to transfer. (2)
• Click the ... button. (3)
• In the File Explorer window, navigate to and select the .id file. Click on the Open button.
• In the RUS window, click on the bottom ... button. (4)
• In the File Explorer window, choose a location and a name for the .h2h file. Click on the Save button.
• Click the Generate License Transfer File button. (5)

• Click the Yes button to close the message and finalize this step.

The license is now deactivated on the Source computer. Ensure you do not lose the .h2h file, as you will need it to complete the transfer!

STEP 3: Apply the License Transfer File on the New Computer

• Transfer the .h2h file to the Recipient computer.
• On the Recipient computer, start the RUS program and click on the Apply License File tab. (1)
• Click on the ... button. (2)

• In the File Explorer window, navigate to and select the .h2h file. Click on the Open button.
• In the RUS window, click the Apply Update button. 

The license is now transferred to the Recipient computer.