A dongle emulator is a software or hardware device that mimics the behavior of a dongle. It is designed to bypass the dongle check, allowing users to run the game without a physical dongle. Dongle emulators are often used by individuals who want to use a game or software without purchasing a legitimate license or dongle.
If budget is a concern, there are several excellent low-cost or free simulators that are completely legal:
Modifying software code or bypassing digital rights management (DRM) violates end-user license agreements (EULA) and international copyright laws.