The key file is a special file stored on the local computer. It corresponds to the purchased license or activated demo period for Dr.Web for Linux. The file contains information on the provided license or demo period and regulates usage rights in accordance with it.
The key file has .key extension and is valid if satisfies the following criteria:
•License or demo period is not expired.
•Demo period or license applies to all anti-virus components required by the product.
•Integrity of the key file is not violated.
If any of the conditions are violated, the license key file becomes invalid.
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During Dr.Web for Linux operation, the key file must be located in the default directory /etc/opt/drweb.com under the name drweb32.key. Components of Dr.Web for Linux regularly check whether the key file is available and valid. The key file is digitally signed to prevent its editing. So, the edited key file becomes invalid. It is not recommended to open your key file in text editors in order to avoid its accidental invalidation. If no valid key file (license or demo) is found, or if the license is expired, operation of the anti-virus components is blocked until a valid key file is installed. |
It is recommended to keep the license key file until it expires, and use it to reinstall Dr.Web for Linux or install it on a different computer. In this case, you must use the same product serial number and customer data that you provided during the registration.
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Dr.Web key files are usually packed in a ZIP archive if sent via email. The archive with a key file is named agent.zip (note that if there is several archives in an email message, you should use only agent.zip). In the Registration Wizard, you may specify the direct path to the archive without its unpacking. Before installing a key file, unpack it using any suitable tool and extract a key file to any directory (for example, to your home directory or to a USB flash drive). |
