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ISV licensing question

Hi all,

I have developed an ISV licensing solution for D365 FO following the guidelines provided by Microsoft https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/dev-itpro/dev-tools/isv-licensing#appendix-create-self-signed-certificates-for-test-purposes

I have a question regarding certificates as follows, all below testing are under DEV VM.

August 4
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Step 1: I created a self-signed certificate (.cer) for testing purposes with an expiration date of August 8. I have also added the certificate to the root store and can see it in certmgr.

Step 2: I created an ISV solution and added the above certificate as a resource. I set up my customized SALES module with a specific confirmation key that is connected to the related license code.

Step 3: I generated a license file for the customer - AA, and set the expiration date for August 5.

Step 4: I deployed the ISV solution and the ImportISVLicense deployable package to my FO.

Step 5: I can see the customized INVOICE module.

August 6
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*. The customized SALES module is no longer visible.
*. I generated a renewal license file for the customer - AA, setting the expiration date for August 9.
*. After deploying the ImportISVLicense deployable package, the customized SALES module becomes visible again.

August 9
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*. The certificates (.cer) have expired, yet I can still see and use the customized SALES module.
*. I checked the Form//LicenseConfiguration//License codes page, the expiration date is available (August 9) but the status is expired. However, I can still see and use the customized SALES module.

My question is:
Why can I still use the customized SALES module even though the certificates (.cer) have expired but license codes is available?

Many thanks.

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