XPost: comp.lang.basic.visual   
   From: look@sig.net   
      
   On Tue, 15 Nov 2005 14:24:19 -0800, "Otie"    
   wrote:   
      
   >Can anyone tell me who makes software such that I can incorporate into   
   >my VB .exe features that allow me to set a 2-week time trial on my   
   >software .exe such that he needs to enter a registration code in order   
   >to operate the software after two weeks?   
   >   
   >Generally speaking, what is the name of software that does this?   
   >Who are the key producers of such software?   
   >Of course, I expect to pay for and license such software if I build it   
   >into my .exe.   
   >   
   >Thank you.   
   >   
   >   
   >   
   >Otis   
   >   
      
   You could write your own code for this.   
      
   Make a registry entry which includes the PC's date when the program is   
   installed or first run.  Check that entry whenever the program is run.   
   If more than XX days old, popup the "registration required" window.   
      
   For registration, have the entry of a valid code set the date on the   
   registry entry to 2525.   
      
   You can also do a Google search for   
   shareware protection   
   to find freeware, shareware, and commercial tools.   
      
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