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First post, by Windows7

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Hi all,

I'm working on reviving an old server that used to run THEOS CORONA, along with business software developed by Axisgraf (likely early 2000s). Here's what I currently have:

The original PC tower with a semi-working IDE hard drive

The physical LPT dongle (black case, labeled @THEOS CORONA@ and serial 163-01105)

Installation ISOs for THEOS CORONA versions 5.01.82 and 5.02.09

The system boots fine and detects the dongle, but after accepting the license agreement, it prompts for an authorization code. Unfortunately, I don’t have the original paperwork or license data anymore.

I'm looking for:

Anyone who still has THEOS activation tables or license tools

Information on how the authorization codes were calculated

Or someone who may recognize that dongle serial number from old backups

This is strictly for historical/preservation purposes, not commercial use.
I'd really appreciate any help or references!

Thanks in advance!

Reply 1 of 2, by Horun

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Good luck ! Anything from mid 2000's that needs both a dongle and a code is going to be tough! I vaguely remember ACAD 11 or 12 and it's dongle.....but that was 1992
for shits-n-grins some screen shoots of v5 beta6: http://web.archive.org/web/20050311214108/htt … ona/preview.htm
According to the install pdf "only your reseller can give a replacement auth code. "
Can you post a picture of this server ?
added: a small pdf for install Theos32 v4 for anyone interested in some stuff...

Hate posting a reply and then have to edit it because it made no sense 😁 First computer was an IBM 3270 workstation with CGA monitor. Stuff: https://archive.org/details/@horun

Reply 2 of 2, by Windows7

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Thanks! Here's the original machine that ran THEOS CORONA with the dongle still connected.
Let me know if you'd like more photos or details.
Appreciate your help!