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   "Raoul Watson"  wrote in message   
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   > "Steve Gerrard"  wrote in message   
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   >> "Raoul Watson"  wrote in message   
   >> news:qxXYf.1287$jf7.726@trndny08...   
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   >> > So you know the program writes to a certain registry key   
   >> > but unless you know the algorithm or the meaning what good is it?   
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   >> You just delete the key. Now its a first time install.   
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   > Point well taken Steve.. but we didn't get into other details   
   > which usually accompanies such a method.   
   >   
   > First time installs (unless registered and a key issued) may be set for   
   > example   
   > to just work for 10 days, 30 days, or something like that. Of course without   
   > the other   
   > components (like a generated key), it's useles as well.   
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   I agree, using a generated key to control the program makes sense. But then the   
   physical file location is irrelevant:   
      
   Valid generated key = user may use program, regardless of location, drive,   
   media, or number of copies.   
   No valid generated key = user may not use program.   
      
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