How can I add license to my C# desktop application? I need to find a suitable free method to prevent unauthorised users installing my software.
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There are plenty of license management systems out there for .NET (there's even one built-in for licensing controls). A quick Google around for ".NET licence manager" threw up the Open License system, which is free.
I expect you can easily find more.
Dr Herbie
2010-09-02 06:08:30
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There is no easy way to prevent your software from being used by unauthorised users. However, you may want to look at this.
Mayank
2010-09-02 06:10:15
Looks like we posted the same link. I had this bookmarked, but I just now went through the code. I found a number of type conversion warnings and other issues, so I would recommend only using it as a general guide to creating your own.
Nick Hebb
2010-09-02 06:42:06
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One approach is to roll your own partial key verification system. There is a VB.NET version available on Code Project:
Nick Hebb
2010-09-02 06:16:10
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Be wary of how much effort you put in to protecting your app; it may be wasted time if it is easily broken or off putting to users if very strong (e.g. having to enter a password every time it is run).
An interesting article on software protection (of games) can be found here: http://www.positech.co.uk/talkingtopirates.html
Tony
2010-09-02 06:26:11
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StephaneT
2010-09-02 06:57:22