This message was posted by Digital Stitchz / LaserWorkz on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/1/26.html#000012 Each dongle is required to run its software. So yes you will need them before you open the software. Best to leave them in the USB slot unless you have security issues. (Ie: like someone taking them when you are not present. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================