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I purchased the Stardock Humble Bundle almost specifically for Multiplicity so that I could share the keyboard/mouse between my main computer and my work computer.  I was previously using Synergy which was a bit buggy and was hoping this would be better.  The only problem I have so far is that it seems to need Steam running at all times (shortly after I closed Steam it gave me a message that it wasn't licensed).

Is it at all possible to apply a license that won't require Steam to be running without purchasing another copy?  I would like to avoid having to keep Steam running on my work computer if possible since I was already nervous enough about installing it in the first place.

Edit: Forgot to mention that I do have Steam running on the main (primary) computer.  My work computer is configured as the secondary.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

I have forwarded your report to the Stardock support team for their review and recommendations.

Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates.

We really do appreciate your feedback, thanks.

AzDude
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

Is it possible if you have install another version of steam prior using the steam version? Please refer to this steps : https://forums.stardock.com/486311/Accounts-and-Activation-Support-FAQ#steamkey

Let us know if you still need assistance.

Thank you,

 

Basj,

Stardock Community Assistant

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

No, I have never used Multiplicity before.  This was actually my first time hearing about it, so I was excited to use it.  I followed the step to run "sassteam.exe" within the application directory and got a message saying "Unable to active Multiplicity.  This Steam account has exceeded the number of allowed activations."  Unless 2 activations exceeds the limit, this is false.  I have only ever installed it twice:  once on my main desktop, and once on my work laptop.  I have a screenshot of the message, but it includes my SteamID.  Is this safe to post publicly?

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

Sorry to hear you are having trouble.

Quoting slaveOne, reply 3

No, I have never used Multiplicity before.  This was actually my first time hearing about it, so I was excited to use it.  I followed the step to run "sassteam.exe" within the application directory and got a message saying "Unable to active Multiplicity.  This Steam account has exceeded the number of allowed activations."  Unless 2 activations exceeds the limit, this is false.  I have only ever installed it twice:  once on my main desktop, and once on my work laptop.  I have a screenshot of the message, but it includes my SteamID.  Is this safe to post publicly?
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