Licence Protector 4

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Contents | Index

• Introduction
  • Overview
  • Release Information
  • Known Problems
  • Evaluation Version
  • Licence Generator - Start Screen
  • Welcome Screen
  • You are in a hurry?
  • Starter, Basic or Professional Edition?
  • How to activate Licence Protector
    • Buy Serial Number
    • Online Activation
    • E-Mail Activation
      • Enter Unlock Key
    • Add additional keys
    • License usage and installation on multiple PCs
    • Number of projects / applications you can use
    • Reinstall Software
    • License Agreement
    • Uninstall Licence Protector
• Latest Updates
  • Upgrade 3.x to 4.0
    • How to upgrade older versions
  • Service Pack 4.1
• Supported operating systems
  • Windows
  • MAC OS X
  • Linux, Android, IOS
    • Implementation Guide
• Copy Protection, Licensing, Evaluation, Activation
  • The License File and Modules
  • Copy Protection - How it works
  • Evaluation Options
  • Basic License Options
  • Network License Options
  • Activation Methods
• Implementing Licence Protector using default workflow
  • Sample Source Code / Add DLL / COM exe to your project
    • Authorware / Director (Macromedia)
    • Access Basic
    • Excel
    • C++
    • C#
    • Delphi
    • Java
    • PHP
    • Other compilers / No Source Code
    • VB6
    • Visual Basic .NET
    • Visual Basic Script
    • 64bit / 32bit support / COM exe
    • Compiler is not listed here
    • Wrapper DLL
      • CheckFullLicence
      • ShowLicViewer
      • ValidateModule
  • Create License File
    • Define Time Limitation / Evaluation Options
    • Define number of licences
    • Define Demo version
    • License File - Testing
  • Function Reference EasyGo - complete licensing with ready to go screens
    • Sample - complete license workflow
    • Define Language
    • Define Security Level **
    • Check for System Date modification
    • Activate License Transfer / license file download
    • Customize screens and Activation Options
      • Main screen Customization - SetRegisterSettings **
        • Background Image
        • Customer data / address information
        • HelpURL
      • Newsletter - SetNewsletter
      • Language Selection - SetRegisterLanguages
      • Change Text Information - SetCustomText
      • Change layout / buttons / behaviour of screens
      • Additional Options
      • Online - / E-Mail - background information
    • Workflow Options
      • Full version never expires (perpetual license)
      • Subscriptions / Maintenance contract
        • Subscription based Software
          • Full version is time limited (subscription)
        • Maintenance contract
      • Special Workflows
      • Evaluation Version - Special Workflows
        • Evaluation Version requires Activation - Serial Number needed
        • Evaluation Version requires registration - no key needed
    • Prepare and Check **
      • ModuleID
      • Read Key
      • Open multiple license files at the same time
      • Activation Method
    • Licensing of multiple modules/features
      • Activate each module with a Serial Number
      • 2 or more modules - no main module
      • 2 Versions - Standard / Premium version
      • Validate modules - command overview
      • Deliver license file + Serial Number
    • Check for Demo Version
    • Display custom messages
    • License Transfer
    • Additional license testing
    • Quit **
  • Use own IDs for product activation
  • Project Template - define license file
    • Quick Start
      • Node <Default>
      • Node <Module>
    • Structure of the Template
      • Activation Status after product activation
      • Application Version
      • Configuration for regular online checks
      • Define module for Serial Number
      • License File ID
      • Main Module
      • Module Type
      • Project Name
      • READ ONLY license file
      • SecurityLevel
      • TagValue
      • Web Service URL
      • Workflow
    • Project Keys / Personal Encryption
    • Security considerations regarding encryption key
• Activation and License Screens with EasyGo
  • Start Screen in Evaluation Mode
  • Start Screen - No Evaluation Mode
  • Start Screen - No product activation possible
  • Start Screen - Evaluation without time limitation
  • Select Activation Method
  • Collect Activation Data
  • Subscribe to Newsletter
  • Online Activation
  • Activation by E-Mail
  • Activation by Fax
  • Activation by Phone
  • Enter Unlock Key
  • Activation completed
  • Evaluation version - expired
  • Full version - expired
  • Event based message
  • License Viewer
  • Online Help für License Screens
  • License Transfer
  • Covering problems - Error Messages
    • Activation failed - Serial Number already in use
    • Copy Protection Violation / Reactivation
    • License deactivated / reactivate license
    • Online Activation - wrong date / time
    • Network license - deactivated
    • No free license available
    • No Internet Connection
    • System date was tampered
    • Wrong license file
  • Display custom Messages
• License Viewer
  • Basic license information
  • Module Information
  • Lock a network license
  • Transfer License button
  • Button Options - Log File
  • Enable / Disable buttons
• Using License Tester
• Create Keys
  • Format of a Key
  • How can I use an Activation Key
  • Serial Number Key
    • Create Serial Number using License Generator
      • Create Serial Number - using Activation Key
    • Create Serial Number on the Activation Server
    • Create a Key List with Serial Numbers
      • Create a Key List with the Automatic License Generator
    • Create a Serial Number automatically 
      • Use Activation Server API
      • Use Automatic License Generator
    • Create Serial Number using own user interface
    • Use own IDs as a Serial Number
  • Unlock Key
    • Create Unlock Key using License Generator
    • Create Unlock Key on the Activation Server
    • Create Unlock Key using E-Mail Activator Service
    • Create Unlock Key using own user interface
    • Create Unlock Key without Copy Protection
    • Create Unlock Key using a Web Page
  • Other Activation Keys
    • Create Additional Keys using License Generator
    • Create Additional Keys on the Activation Server
    • Create a Key List with Activation Keys
    • Prolong a trial / evaluation version
  • Serial Number with additional keys
  • How often can a key / ID be used?
  • Analyze Activation Key
• Installation and Distribution
  • Required files
    • Licence Protector DLL / COM EXE
    • Licence File
  • Installation and Distribution
    • Installation on a single PC
    • Network Installation
    • Register DLL / COM exe
    • Register DLL / COM exe without admin rights
    • Use DLL without registering
    • Unregister DLL / COM exe
    • Uninstall an application
  • Checklist for product delivery
  • Windows Vista / Win 7 / Win 8 Guide
• License Generator
  • Start Application - Main Screen
  • Create License File
    • Open Project File
    • License Main
    • Create new License File
    • Choose Module/Licence Types
    • Save License File
    • Open License File
  • TAB Start
    • Additional Settings
      • Activation Server Settings
      • Concurrent User Settings
      • Security Settings
    • Module View
    • Data Area - store data in license file
    • Activation Key - Expert Mode
      • Information about the Activation Key
      • Create Activation Key
        • Change number of Licences
        • Change status of Demo version
        • Change number of days / valid until
        • Activation Status
        • Multiple Usage of an Activation Key
        • Protection with the Licence ID
        • Protection with the Installation Code
        • Protection via Online Validation
        • Create a Serial Number
  • TAB - File
    • Create a new Project
    • Copy a Project
  • TAB - Keys
    • Serial Number
    • Unlock Key with Copy Protection
    • Unlock Key without Copy Protection
    • Additional Keys
    • License Verification
    • Analyze Activation Key
    • Suspend Date Lock
    • Keys to reset Tamper Detection
  • TAB - Activation Server
    • Upload license file
    • Settings
    • Own Server - configuration
    • Hosting - configuration
    • Administration
    • Update Product on the Activation Server
      • Error during uploading files
      • Manually upload Files
  • TAB - Extras 
    • Choose Language
    • Confirmation prompt
    • Logging
    • USB-stick Protection
    • Backup / Restore your license
  • TAB - Help 
    • About
    • Buy Licence Protector
    • Check for Update
    • Licence Protector on the Web
    • License Viewer - information about your license
      • Add new licences to Licence Protector
      • Number of projects / applications you can use
    • Online Help
    • Quick introduction help
  • Special Functions
    • Command Line Parameters
• Activation Server 4
• Part II - Enhanced Features
  • Allow Reinstallation / Product Reactivation
    • Create Activation Key / Serial Number for multiple usage
    • Activation Server definitions
    • Reactivation after copy protection violation
  • Anti Hacker Strategies
    • CRC / MD5 Check of the Licence Protector DLL
    • CRC / MD5 Check of the main application EXE
    • Detect crack using the TAG value
    • Code Protection / Decompile Protection
    • Hide the PSK / Read Key
    • Read Only license file
    • .NET - sign all components
    • Validate the license in different program segments
  • Automatic Licence Generator
  • Concurrent User - how it works
    • Details of the concurrent user technique
    • Concurrent User with EasyGo
    • Concurrent user for modules
    • 1 user concurrent user module
    • Remove Concurrent User
    • Special considerations
    • Floating License over the Web
  • Copy Protection - Details
    • The Basics about Copy Protection
    • Hardware IDs
      • Sending Hardware IDs
      • Volume ID (1)
      • MAC Address (2)
      • Hostname (3)
      • NetBIOS Computer Name (4)
      • Volume ID + UNC Pathname (network licence) (5)
      • MAC Address + UNC Pathname (network licence) (6)
      • IP Address (7)
      • Combination Code 1+2+3+UNC Pathname (8)
      • Combination Code 1+2+3 (9)
      • Hostname + UNC Pathname (server licence) (10)
      • USB Flash drive (11)
      • Domain (12)
      • Windows ID (13)
      • System ID - MAC OS X (14)
      • Use own hardware IDs
    • Copy Protection Violation
  • Custom-made User Interface (own GUI)
    • Serial Number - Own Screens
      • Source Code Integration
    • License File - Own Screens
    • Create own License Viewer
  • Different delivery scenarios
    • Deliver Licence File and Serial Number
    • Deliver Licence File with Copy Protection
    • Deliver Licence File without Copy Protection
    • Deliver Password Key without Copy Protection
    • Activation without user interaction
      • Activate Online using same Serial Number
      • Activate Copy Protection with DLL commands
    • Activation without copy protection
  • How TOs and FAQ
    • How can I print this Tutorial
    • Activation Server - How TOs and FAQ
    • How do I activate Licence Protector 4?
    • How can I retrieve the Serial Number from the Licence File?
    • How can I analyze an Activation Key?
    • How can I test a Release Number?
    • How do I create a new project file?
    • Where do I find sample source code?
    • How can I create an Activation Key manually?
    • How do I generate a keylist?
    • How do I create an Unlock Key?
    • How to create multiple keys for one product?
    • When does time limitation start?
    • How can I create my own userinterface?
    • How to unlock the System Date Lock?
    • How can I modify the Licence File ID?
    • Which files do I have to distrubute?
    • Which files do I have to copy to the Web Activation Server?
    • How to edit an XML file
    • Where can I buy Licence Protector?
    • How TOs - Activation Server related
    • How can I secure flash, PPT, PDF, Word,  Audio, Video files?
    • How can I secure EXE files - I don't have the source code.
    • How do I uninstall Licence Protector 4
    • I found no answer for my questions
  • License File upload/download
    • Deliver via license file download using EasyGo
    • Deliver via license file download using own screens
    • Online backup of license file
  • Lock or revoke a license / Regular Online checks /  Subscriptions
    • Configuration Settings
    • Source Code Integration
    • Lock a license on the Activation Server
    • Individual Online Check
    • Compare Activation Server 4 time with local PC time
  • Limit number of program starts
  • Network License - how it works
    • Network License per PC
    • Network License per User
    • Network License per Concurrent User / Floating license
    • Network License per Server
    • Terminal Server / Citrix
    • How to add additional users / licenses within a network?
    • Deactivate a network license
    • Floating License over the Web
  • Server Application, Service, Web Application
    • Network License with Server Application
  • Store data in the license file
  • Tamper Detection
    • How does Tamper Detection work?
    • How to activate Tamper Detection
    • Reset Application
  • Transfer a license from PC A to PC B
    • Transfer a license using EasyGo
    • Transfer a license using custom-made screens
  • Using an USB stick (flash drive) as a Dongle replacement
    • License File - open file and license test
    • Deliver the USB-Stick with Copy Protection activated
    • Use USB-Stick of the customer
    • Start application on the USB-Stick
    • Automated USB flash drive duplication
  • Virtual Machines
  • Workflow - from Distribution to Activation
    • The Basics about Workflow
    • Generate generic Licence File
    • Customer buys Serial Number
    • Evaluation Version
    • Buy Serial Number
    • Activation Methods
      • Online Activation
      • Activation by E-Mail, Phone, Fax
• Integration in Online Shops / E-Commerce systems
  • Avangate
    • Working with Key Lists
      • Build a key list with Serial Numbers
      • Upload Serial Numbers
      • Define Delivery Text
      • Upload Project Files
      • Define Delivery Option
  • Cleverbridge
    • Use communication with the Activation Server
    • Use Key Lists
      • Build a key list with Serial Numbers
      • Upload Serial Numbers
      • Define Delivery Text
      • Upload Project Files
      • Define Delivery Option
    • Use Automatic License Generator
      • Build configuration file
      • Send files to Cleverbridge
      • Define Delivery Text
      • Upload Project Files
      • Define Delivery Details
  • ShareIt
    • Working with Key Lists
      • Build a key list with Serial Numbers
      • Upload Serial Numbers
      • Define Delivery Text
      • Upload Project Files
      • Define Delivery Type
    • Use Automatic License Generator
      • Build configuration file
      • Send files to Element5 / Share-it!
      • Define Delivery Text
      • Upload Project Files
      • Define Delivery Details
      • Special Options
      • Field Mappings
  • Generic Shop Integration
• Function Reference and Error Codes
  • Error Codes
    • DLL - Error and Return codes
    • Automatic Licence Generator - Return Codes
    • Activation Server - error codes
    • Other Errors
    • I found no answer for my question
  • Commands in Alphabetical Order
    • ActivateEntry
    • AddModule
    • ApplyActivationKey
    • ApplyActivationKeyForProject
    • ApplyInvisibleKey
    • AppVersion
    • BeginCache
    • BeginReadCache
    • CheckInterval
    • CheckLicChanged
    • CheckLicenceID
    • CheckModule
    • CheckModuleSubscription
    • CheckSysdateChanged
    • DeactivateEntry
    • ConcurrentUserLevel
    • DeactivateModule
    • DeleteConfig
    • DeleteModule
    • DiffPct
    • DownloadLic
    • EndCache
    • ExistsConfig
    • ExistsEntry
    • ExistsModule
    • ExpiredOn
    • GetActionsOfLastPrepareAndCheck
    • GetCacheMode
    • GetConfig
    • GetCopyProtection
    • GetCRC32
    • GetCUIsRunning
    • GetCULastValidate
    • GetCUNextValidate
    • GetCURunCounter
    • GetCustomer
    • GetEasyGoProperty
    • GetEndVerificationOfModule
    • GetEntriesOfModule
    • GetErrorMessage
    • GetInstCode
    • GetKeyAbsoluteDays
    • GetKeyAbsoluteLics
    • GetKeyActivation
    • GetKeyCopyProtectionType
    • GetKeyInstCode
    • GetKeyIsSerial
    • GetKeyLicences
    • GetKeyDemo
    • GetKeyExpiryDate
    • GetKeyLocalReuse
    • GetKeyDays
    • GetKeyModule
    • GetKeyForceOnlineCheck
    • GetKeyType
    • GetKeyYesNo
    • GetLanguage
    • GetLastRunNoDate
    • GetLicFileDate
    • GetLicFileID
    • GetLicFileVersion
    • GetLPComputername
    • GetLPWindowsUser
    • GetMailActivatorBlock
    • GetManufacturer
    • GetModuleList
    • GetRemainingSubGraceDays
    • GetSerial
    • GetTagValue
    • GetVal
      • Token List
    • GetVersion
    • GetVerificationOfModule
    • GetWebActivation
    • IsConfigVisible
    • IsEntryActivated
    • IsKeyValid
    • LastReturnCode
    • LicenceTampered
    • LicFileChanged
    • LicFileKey
    • LicFileVersion
    • LocalProxyPort
    • LocalProxyServer
    • LockIsError
    • MainModuleID
    • ModuleName
    • NextVerificationOfModule (Get / Set)
    • NoOfDays
    • Prepare
    • PrepareAdvanced
    • PrepareAndCheck
    • PrepareAndCheckNT
    • PrepareForce
    • PrepareSimple
    • ProjectName
    • Quit
    • ReadActivationKey
    • Refresh
    • RefreshCache
    • RemainingDays
    • RemainingLicences
    • RemoveAllItems
    • RemoveDeactivated
    • RemoveExpiryWarningCommit
    • RemoveLocalRunNo
    • ResetLocalRunNo
    • ResetGlobalRunNo
    • RevertCache
    • RunsOnVirtualMachine
    • SecurityLevel
    • SendCustomerInfo
    • SetCheckInterval
    • SetConfig
    • SetCustomText
    • SetDiffPct
    • SetEasyGoProperty
    • SetEndVerificationOfModule
    • SetLanguage
    • SetLicViewerButton
    • SetLogging
    • SetNewsletter
    • SetRegisterClearExpiryWarnings
    • SetRegisterLanguages
    • SetRegisterLicTransfer
    • SetRegisterSerialNo
    • SetRegisterExpiryWarning
    • SetRegisterSettings
    • SetSubGraceDays
    • SetVal
      • Token List
    • SetVerificationProduct
    • SetVerificationOfModule
    • SetVerificationIDOfModule
    • ShowLicViewer
    • ShowMessagePage
    • ShowStartErrorPage
    • ShowWAProgressPage
    • ShowWAResultPage
    • ShowWAStartPage
    • StopConcurrentUsage
    • SysdateChanged
    • TakeOverLicFile
    • TamperDetection
    • TransferLicence
    • TotalLicences
    • UploadLic
    • UseLocalIEProxy
    • UseLocalProxy
    • UseMapi
    • Validate
    • ValidateAndDecrease
    • ValidateEx
    • WebRegisterExt
    • WebServiceURL
    • WriteCache
  • Commands grouped by application range
    • Activation Server commands
      • CheckLicence
      • CheckModule
      • DeactivateModule
      • DownloadLic
      • EndVerificationOfModule
      • GetVerificationOfModule
      • GetWebActivation
      • LocalProxyPort
      • LocalProxyServer
      • NextVerificationOfModule
      • PrepareAndCheck
      • ProjectName
      • SendCustomerInfo
      • SetVerificationIDOfModule
      • ShowWASProgressPage
      • ShowWASResultPage
      • ShowWASStartPage
      • UploadLic
      • UseLocalIEProxy
      • UseLocalProxy
      • VerificationOfModule
      • WebRegisterEXT
      • WebServiceURL
    • Analyze an Activation Key
      • GetKeyAbsoulteDays
      • GetKeyAbsoluteLics
      • GetKeyActivation
      • GetKeyCopyProtectionType
      • GetKeyDays
      • GetKeyDemo
      • GetKeyExpiryDate
      • GetKeyForceOnlineCheck
      • GetKeyInstCode
      • GetKeyIsSerial
      • GetKeyLicences
      • GetKeyLocalReuse
      • GetKeyModule
      • GetKeyType
      • GetKeyYesNo
      • IsKeyValid
    • Cache Mode
      • BeginCache
      • BeginReadCache
      • EndCache
      • GetCacheMode
      • RefreshCache
      • RevertCache
      • WriteCache
    • Concurrent user testing
      • CheckIntervall
      • ConcurrentUserLevel
      • DiffPct
      • GetCUIsRunning
      • GetCULastValidate
      • GetCUNextValidate
      • GetCURunCounter
      • Quit
      • RemoveAllItems
      • SetCheckInterval
      • SetDiffPct
      • StoppConcurrentUsage
      • Validate / PrepareAndCheck
    • EasyGo Dialog
      • GetActionsOfLastPrepareAndCheck
      • GetSerial
      • PrepareAndCheck
      • SetCustomText
      • SetLanguage
      • SetNewsletter
      • SetRegisterHelp
      • SetRegisterHelpL
      • SetRegisterLanguages
      • SetRegisterSerialNo
      • SetRegisterSettings
    • Open a licence file
      • Prepare
      • PrepareAdvanced
      • PrepareAndCheck
      • PrepareForce
      • PrepareSimple
    • Store data in the licence file
      • DeleteConfig
      • ExistsConfig
      • GetConfig
      • IsConfigVisible
      • SetConfig
    • Validate a module
      • GetModuleList
      • PrepareAndCheck
      • Validate
      • ValidateAndDecrease
      • ValidateEx
      • ValidatesYes
  • Commands no longer in use
    • CheckLicence
    • DeactivateLicence
    • LicenceVerification
    • NextVerification
    • SetRegisterHelp
    • SetRegisterHelpL
    • SetVerificationID
    • ValidatesYes
    • VerificationOfModule
    • WebRegister

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