In licensing terms, "exclusive" means the license file is designed to be used by only one process or user at a time. When the software tries to read the license file and finds it already opened with exclusive rights by another application or session, it blocks access and throws this error.
For ipartition 362, this often happens due to:
Coriolis introduced the exclusive model in v3.6.2 to combat key-sharing and generic serial numbers that plagued earlier versions (e.g., 3.5.x). Key reasons include: ipartition 362 license file exclusive
| Feature | v3.5.x (Non-Exclusive) | v3.6.2 Exclusive | |--------|------------------------|-------------------| | License type | Plain serial number | Cryptographically bound file | | Transferable | Yes | No | | Offline activation | Yes (serial only) | No (requires online generation of file) | | Anti-piracy | Weak (keygens existed) | Strong (unique per machine) | | Hardware change tolerance | High (any Mac) | None (replaced logic board → new license needed) |
Q: Can I convert a standard iPartition 362 license to an exclusive one?
A: Yes, contact sales. You will pay the price difference and provide a hardware fingerprint. The standard license remains active until the exclusive file is installed. In licensing terms, "exclusive" means the license file
Q: Does the exclusive license file work across different OS versions?
A: Yes, as long as the hardware is the same. You can dual-boot Windows and Linux on the same machine and use the same exclusive license file on both OS installations.
Q: What happens if my hard drive fails?
A: If the disk containing the license file fails but the motherboard/CPU is unchanged, you can download a replacement from your vendor dashboard. If the hardware fingerprint changes due to a new disk controller, request a license reissue (fees may apply). Key reasons include:
| Feature | v3
Q: Is there a floating exclusive license for virtual machines?
A: No—exclusive means per physical host. For VMs, iPartition offers a different product: iPartition 362 Virtual Edition with concurrent floating licenses.
The number "362" is likely a typo or a specific version build number you are seeing, but it does not correspond to the current mainstream versioning of iPartition.