Disable your Windows Defender or third-party antivirus temporarily.
If the issue persists, follow these steps to reset the connection: Disable Antivirus
: The software often relies on Sentinel Key emulators. If these are missing or blocked by antivirus, you may see a "Sentinel Key not found" or hardware mismatch error. Ensure the Sentinel System Driver is installed and the emulator service is running.
: Some security software flags the dongle emulator as a false positive. Disable it temporarily while re-registering. Clean Installation