Is there any way to change the computer name without having to re-activate Delphi?

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Is there any way to change the computer name without having to re-activate Delphi?
It's really annoying that I have to do that. It usually happens on Friday late afternoon, when nobody at Embarcadero is available to bump my registration limit. And in this case even the grace period does not help (Which was removed in recent versions anyway.), because it isn't a new installation.

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  1. Darian MillerAugust 21, 2017 at 11:51 AM

    Please vote for this issue to allow user to de-authorize a computer to save license headaches: https://quality.embarcadero.com/browse/RSP-13415
    quality.embarcadero.com - Log in - Embarcadero Technologies

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  2. Dorin DuminicaAugust 21, 2017 at 1:46 PM

    > when nobody at Embarcadero is available to bump my registration limit

    and now, for $1,000: what is automation?

    crickets

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  3. Jeroen Wiert PluimersAugust 21, 2017 at 1:52 PM

    No, and if it is fixed only for that Delphi version on.

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  4. Uwe RaabeAugust 21, 2017 at 1:58 PM

    You might consider switching to a Network Named User License instead of the Named User License you currently have. I have done that just for the purpose you described - at least that was a major one. If you are interested feel free to contact me for more details

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  5. Mr. E !August 21, 2017 at 2:38 PM

    Uwe Raabe Please post a link to read more official information about that NNUL, including: pro, con, benefits/costs (comparing both).
    As I recall our current license NUL allow us to install in two different computers and use only one at a time. The NNUL conflicts or allows the same usage?

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  6. Uwe RaabeAugust 21, 2017 at 4:22 PM

    Mr. E ! https://www.embarcadero.com/solutions/software-licensing-solutions
    The cost for a Workstation (i.e. Named User) and Network Named User license are the same. You decide when you buy or, as in my case, when you renew the update subscription.
    I have RAD Studio installed on my host system and in several VMs and can run at least three of them simultaneously. It should be possible to extend that number on request. The license text itself doesn't mention any restriction. That's why bumping usually is no problem.
    There is also the option to use the license offline for up to 30 days (f.i. when on travel).
    You only have to make sure that the user is logged in with the same (local) name on all systems.
    Another benefit is that you can install a registered version without connecting to any Embarcadero server. Only when a new version is released and your license is extended your license server has to update its licenses.
    Renaming a computers name is a no brainer in this case.
    BTW, switching an existing installation to the new license scheme is simply importing the generated slip file into the local license manager of each machine. No need to re-install.
    embarcadero.com - Software Licensing and Management - Embarcadero Website

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  7. Darian MillerAugust 21, 2017 at 6:25 PM

    Can you expand on "BTW, switching an existing installation to the new license scheme is simply importing the generated slip file into the local license manager of each machine. No need to re-install."? Can you switch from workstation to network named license?

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  8. Uwe RaabeAugust 21, 2017 at 11:03 PM

    Darian Miller Indeed! I switched all my existing installations just by importing the slip file with LicenseManager.

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  9. Jeroen Wiert PluimersAugust 22, 2017 at 1:04 AM

    Uwe Raabe do you still need the Belise licensing server for this?

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  10. Uwe RaabeAugust 22, 2017 at 2:09 AM

    Jeroen Wiert Pluimers Yes, you need the ELC server running somewhere in your local network. I have mine running in a dedicated VM.

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  11. Jeroen Wiert PluimersAugust 22, 2017 at 2:20 AM

    Uwe Raabe are there any good instructions by now on how to configure it and keep it functioning?
    In the past the infrastructure guys at a client explained to me that had this running was that they had a hart time keeping it up and running and ensuring connections to/from it kept functioning.

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  12. Uwe RaabeAugust 22, 2017 at 2:37 AM

    Jeroen Wiert Pluimers I was able to setup and configure it in a couple of minutes. Cannot tell about stability other than that I haven't had any issues by now, but my setup may not be the same as the standard use case of a company.
    I opted for a Windows installation for the ELC server simply because the instructions for Windows were a merely "run ELC.exe", while the >20 lines Linux instructions somewhat put me off.
    Most of the information can be found here: docwiki.embarcadero.com - ELC
    Any additional questions were competently answered by Matthias Eißing from Embarcadero Germany.

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  13. Thomas Mueller (dummzeuch)August 22, 2017 at 6:05 AM

    Btw: Did you know that since at least Delphi XE2 the original license is preserved (as *corrupted) and if you change the computer name back and copy that license file back, the license becomes valid again?
    With Delphi 2007, such a backup is not automatically created, but if you still have a copy of the license file, the same method applies.

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  14. Jeroen Wiert PluimersAugust 22, 2017 at 7:01 AM

    Thomas Mueller / Uwe Raabe Cool. I've updated my blog post from last week.

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  15. Daniela OsterhagenAugust 24, 2017 at 1:36 PM

    Thomas Mueller that's interesting. I never thought of looking for the actual file. And even if I did, it wouldn't have occurred to me that simply renaming the file back and also restore the computer name would work.

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