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Ontrack EasyRecovery Error Code 1527

Written by Ontrack | Oct 3, 2025 7:29:57 AM

Error Code 1527: Hardware Changed

The "Hardware Changed" error is an activation message that appears when a user attempts to activate or re-activate the software under the following conditions:

  • User has changed the system hardware configuration
  • The protection files got corrupted.
  • Clicking the ‘Fix Now’ button will reopen the software in demo mode.

For more help – please email support@ontrack.com. They’ll investigate the problem and guide you through a solution to successfully activate your software.