Parallel to USB port adapter support parallel port software dongle
 

Hi, every1,

I have a 25-pin parallel port dongle for my accounting software, but recently, there was a need to get mobile, hence, need my accounting system with me to do quotations on the road.

However, my new Dell notebook do not have a parallel port as most notebooks these days.

It would be easier to get a USB dongle to use, however, there is no stock for it, and may need the dongle to switch usage between my desktop(with parallel port) and notebook.

Hence, you like to find out from fellow IT professionals if they have encountered such situation, and if the dongle would work via an adapter interface ?

Cheers,
yogibear

Re: Parallel to USB port adapter support parallel port software dongle
 

tried it wish HASP plugs. doesn't work

Re: Parallel to USB port adapter support parallel port software dongle
 

Thank you for info.
D. Elder

Re: Parallel to USB port adapter support parallel port software dongle
 

The makers of your security key should also have a page to set up the security system with a USB dongle. You will need to completely un install the old key system and fight to get the new one to work. I have done this on machines and I've noticed that there is a serious degrade in starting the security service at bootup and sometimes requires multiple restarts.

Re: Parallel to USB port adapter support parallel port software dongle
 

overall experience with several parallel hasp type security keys
(Voicemail, Door Access, Video,) systems were written for specific platform
(98, 2000, mayby XP) and assumed parallel port.
Wound up maintaining Legacy hardware.
This cost far less than software updates, IF available.
USB to SERIAL is more common, but most hasps are Parallel.

Re: Parallel to USB port adapter support parallel port software dongle
 

HASP3 and 4 are parallel, the newer ones are all USB

Re: Parallel to USB port adapter support parallel port software dongle
 

Dear Yogi,

I am having exactly the same problem. I purchased a USB to parralel port cable - but to my dismay it soes not recognize the dongle - have you been any more successful

Please let me know

Tzvi

e-mail: suriea@netvision.net.il