Hardware Mirroring: This involves using specialized equipment to read the internal memory (EEPROM) of the original dongle and writing that data onto a blank, compatible "emulator" chip. This results in a second physical USB device that the software perceives as the original.

They do not require modifying the application's executable (.exe) or library (.dll) files, preserving the integrity of the software. ⚠️ Important Considerations

: Modern keys with onboard encryption chips. These are significantly harder to clone and often require professional reverse engineering.