The XML format (Extensible Markup Language) is human-readable (though the license part is encrypted) and easily parsed by the LaunchBox application. It allows the software to check your license status instantly without an active internet connection.
Nothing useful. The Key value is encrypted. If you manually edit even one character, the license becomes invalid.
: The file specifies under which license the software is released. This could be an open-source license (like GPL, MIT, Apache), a proprietary license, or a custom license defined by the software's creators.
Imagine you spend 40 hours curating a collection of 5,000 games, setting up custom playlists, and configuring bezels in Big Box. Then, your hard drive fails. You reinstall Windows. You download a fresh copy of LaunchBox. launchbox license.xml
The license.xml file is a digital certificate issued by Unbroken Software, LLC. It upgrades the free version of LaunchBox to or Big Box . Purchasing a license grants access to:
Treat License.xml with the same care as a password. Because it contains a machine-validatable signature, Anyone who obtains your License.xml can place it in their LaunchBox folder and unlock the same premium features. Therefore, best practices include:
: Restart the application after placing the file to allow the software to scan and apply the premium status. Premium Features Unlocked by the License The Key value is encrypted
Sometimes the downloaded License.xml file might be empty (0 KB). If this happens, check your original email and redownload the attachment. If the email attachment is also empty, email support@unbrokensoftware.com to request a new license file.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore everything you need to know about the License.xml file—what it is, how to obtain it, where to place it, how to resolve common errors, and best practices for managing your license.
This error typically indicates a problem with your license—it may be corrupted, altered, pirated, or on the banned list. You'll need to contact support for assistance with licensing issues. This could be an open-source license (like GPL,
Updates can sometimes be the source of licensing friction, but there is a simple strategy to minimize problems. LaunchBox always saves the installer for the version you currently have in the /LaunchBox/Updates/ folder.
The file may have been corrupted during downloading, or the file extension was accidentally altered.
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