The Aladdin Hardlock Key (also known as Aladdin HASP Key, Aladdin USB Key, or Sentinel Key) is a dongle device used primarily for software protection and licensing. It is commonly used by software vendors to prevent piracy and ensure that only authorized users can access their software. The key connects to your computer via USB and contains a unique identifier that grants access to the licensed software when the key is plugged into the system.

The Aladdin Hardlock Key Windows driver is the software needed to enable communication between the operating system and the hardware dongle (key). Without the driver, your computer may not recognize the dongle, and you may not be able to run software that requires it.