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| 86593 | 2002-10-06 11:47:00 | HI, all Just a question on shareware software. I installed one of these shareware programs a while ago, and did not use it till yesterday. However, when I actually decided to use it yesterday, it kicked me out saying my 30-day free trial period has ended. The thing is I haven't even used it yet! Now, what do I need to do to tell the program about this? Am I stuck forever with not being able to use this program again? I won't buy the program without trying it out first! Are there any files I need to delete or registry keys I need to modify? cheers ==James== |
jamesjiao (2163) | ||
| 86594 | 2002-10-06 11:49:00 | By the way, the trial software i installed is Macromedia Flash v5 | jamesjiao (2163) | ||
| 86595 | 2002-10-06 12:13:00 | Uninstall it and reinstall it, though some programs will leave a entry in the registry to stop you reloading. Worth a try! | Rod ger (316) | ||
| 86596 | 2002-10-06 12:39:00 | Hi... You probably need to delete the program's registry key,(often represented by the program's company) which may remain after uninstalling. This tells a trial program that it has been on your PC when re-installed, and it won't re-install. A program like RegCleaner (Free) easily lists installed software, which can be removed... |
Kahawai_Chaser (166) | ||
| 86597 | 2002-10-06 19:20:00 | Not so simple with Macromedia Stuff. Have a search through Google for VBox - you might even come across something that *cough* extends your trial period... I could tell you more, but I'd have to shoot you :D |
SoniKalien (792) | ||
| 86598 | 2002-10-06 22:20:00 | Hello, thanks for all your replies. I am just wondering what you meant by VBox? what's a VBox? How can it extend the free-trial period? Also I have installed/reinstalled many times, but doesn't work. Deleted registry entries with regcleaner, still doesn't work :(. |
jamesjiao (2163) | ||
| 86599 | 2002-10-06 22:55:00 | Given that NZ does has laws - abet not good ones - relating to software piracy and breach of copyright and the link to your website is publically available, you may wish to reconsider your suggestion . Personally I don't really care, however you are displaying your name, address, telephone numbers and other personal details in a public domain . Drop an email if you are not detained at Her Majesty's pleasure . . . . . . |
Merlin (503) | ||
| 86600 | 2002-10-06 22:56:00 | Some shareware is very cunning the way it hides its install date. Some even recognises that there has been an older version trialled say a year before, and then the latest version wont run as it says the 30 days has already expired. That is very annoying. :) | Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 86601 | 2002-10-07 01:38:00 | Dont forget to check for INI files, as some software isnt clever enough to install Reg keys, rather used a file that contains the date and stuff. Check your: \Windows \Windows\System \Windows\System32 \Program Files\Macromedia Check those directories to look for ini or inf files, expecially the Macromedia directory. Effectively, if you can find the key, you can have unlimited trial of the software. If you can be bothered that is... |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 86602 | 2002-10-07 02:19:00 | That's a nasty hacking cough you've got there SoniK, you should take something for it. Out of rampant curiosity I Googled vbox but there was nothing that looked even remotely like your cough there on the vbox or bias sites. Did I look in the wrong place ?:| Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
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