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[Raccoon]

What are the best methods to protect your application from being copied and sold while cutting you out of the loop? Is there another forum that might be a better place to discuss this issue?

Mike

 

[EzLogic]

I mean, you could write some routines to check for installed files, check registry keys, open a data file that has the hdd serial number, etc.., but, I think the ultimate protection is to purchase a 2nd party lib or dll, for example, PPP (Protection Plus Professional), it is very very excellent, I have used it for 6 years (clipper days), and I just upgraded to the FoxPro (visual version)... It is worth the investement ($495+), but, if you're app is more than $500 a copy, then, it is worthwile....

Well, this is my 2 cents, I hope you have a better idea now! Good luck!!! Please let me know if this helped you

Tekno
Wireless Toyz
Ypsilanti, Michigan

 

[EzLogic]

I forgot to give you the link:

http://www.hallogram.com/

They also have other protection softwares for vfp. check them out... (and no, I am not affiliated with them ) Please let me know if this helped you

Tekno
Wireless Toyz
Ypsilanti, Michigan

 

[baltman]

For ways to protect your app from being used/copied other than (or in addition to) using 3rd paty encryption, I suggested refering to this thread:

thread184-275655

Brian