Sentenel Security key

I have a business (preparatory) program that uses a Sentinel Security Key (dongle) to allow running this expensive paid for program.

If I remove or disable Avast (Business) the program will run. This dongles programs keep getting blocked and I need to exclude it from scanning OR have the programs it uses “whitelisted”?

What can I do to allow this security device to “run”?

There’s no specific blocking of protected programs or the protection… do you see any detection windows when you run them?
What does it mean “if I disable Avast” (the program will run)? Does stopping a specific shield or feature helps?