I guess some consider that a major annoyance. I have an iLok and eLicenser plugged in. Let's not forgot that many other USB peripherals. I did this before with Waves stuff. If you forgot to plug this makeshift dongle in a system yo are using you VST scans start going nuts. With their $29 stuff it was easier to buy duplicates which I have have to do with IK, Izotope, Melda, Arturia, and many others. It's not about their quality and even their old RENN stuff equals or stands out but it is one of the worst licensing schemes in the industry. I even have iLok stuff that allows for two installs and no hardware dongle needed. I think putting Waves on a USB is one of the worst arguments to buy from them.