Based on the information provided in the contexts, there are several reasons why Spine might prompt for the activation code again, even if nothing significant has changed in your setup. One common reason mentioned is the modification or deletion of specific files that store the activation code. For instance, Spine reads the settings/launcher-1.json file in the Spine user folder to retrieve the activation code. If this file is missing or invalid, Spine will request the activation code again. Additionally, updates or changes in the launcher version, as mentioned in the context about Spine-4beta affecting Spine-3, could potentially cause reactivation prompts due to differences in how activation codes are stored or validated.
Using a VPN or clearing temporary data folders might indirectly affect Spine's activation if these actions result in changes to files or settings that Spine relies on for verifying its activation status. However, there's no direct evidence in the provided contexts that using a VPN or clearing temporary data folders alone would cause Spine to request reactivation. It's more likely that the issue is related to the modification or deletion of Spine's critical files or settings, possibly as a side effect of these actions.
If the problem persists, ensuring that Spine's necessary files and settings are not being altered or deleted by any system cleanup processes or security software might help. Additionally, keeping your Spine installation up to date can prevent issues related to outdated launchers or software bugs that have been fixed in newer versions.
