The software operates by mimicking the behavior of official license transfer protocols.

: It bypasses the standard Siemens licensing process by injecting "long keys" or authorization files directly into the system. Software Compatibility

: Many users in academic or hobbyist settings use it to learn the software when they cannot afford industrial-grade licensing fees.

The software is used to "patch" Siemens software (like STEP 7, TIA Portal, or WinCC). Siemens software is very expensive and requires strict licensing to run. EKBInstall allows users to inject generated keys into the system to trick the software into thinking it is fully licensed (e.g., upgrading a "Trial" version to a "Professional" version without paying).