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How to Get a Cogtool Output

When using a dongle, users may need to verify license details such as the serial number, validity period, and list of enabled tools/bits. This article outlines the steps to obtain this information using a command prompt.

02/11/2025

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  1. Open Command Prompt
    • Press Win + R, type cmd, and hit Enter to launch the command prompt.
    • Alternatively, search for Command Prompt in the Start menu and open it.
  2. Execute the Command
    • Type the following command and press Enter : cogtool -p
    • Wait a few minutes: You will then see displayed a list of all the tools included on the plugged Wibu Devices.

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  3. Export License Information (optional)
    • To save the output for reference, use the following command : cogtool -p > cogtool.txt.
    • This will create a cogtool.txt file in the current directory containing the license details.

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