: The user first creates an activation ID file on the offline machine using their serial number. Server Response
Run an offline deactivation on your old machine to reclaim the seat, or contact a Regional Grass Valley Reseller.
Grass Valley manages licensing through the utility. In a standard setup, this software contacts Grass Valley activation servers directly over the internet. In secure environments, an indirect, asymmetric handshake replaces this process:
Some aggressive antivirus software quarantines .key files because they contain cryptographic data. Add the EDIUS installation folder to your antivirus exclusions list before generating or loading any Response.key . edius response.key
Moving this key back to the offline machine unlocks EDIUS permanently.
The Response.key file is the critical "handshake" file used to activate or deactivate EDIUS licenses on workstations that are . How to use the EDIUS Response.key
Right-click the in the taskbar again and choose Offline Activation . Click the Register Activation file button. : The user first creates an activation ID
Open the Windows taskbar, locate the hidden system tray icons, and open the . Click the Offline Activation Create ID File button.
The user returns to the offline workstation and selects "Register Activation File" within the GV License Manager, specifically pointing the software to the Response.key file. 3. Security and Troubleshooting
Safely eject the USB stick and bring it back to your primary offline video editing machine. In a standard setup, this software contacts Grass
Open the Off-line folder on the USB drive and double-click the file.
Carefully type your official EDIUS serial number into the text field and click .
Click on the success notification. Your software is now officially activated and ready for editing.