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Simple way to restrict functionality of MFC utility until serial # is applied
I have an MFC utiility in which I need to restrict certain functionality (disabling buttons and their procedures) until a serial # is provided.
Is there a simple class that will perform this, maybe using registry keys, or is the best method to purchase some third party utility? If so, can you recommend one?
Is there a simple class that will perform this, maybe using registry keys, or is the best method to purchase some third party utility? If so, can you recommend one?
The simplest and most secure way is to have them type the serial number into a web page and the page sends them a new library or executable with the extra features.
Why reinventing the wheel? Check out http://www.codeproject.com/dialog/regdialog.asp ("Shareware registration dialog") - the article comes with full source code (http://www.codeproject.com/dialog/RegDialog/RegDialog_ogx.zip)
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Check out http://www.codeproject.com/dialog/regdialog.asp ("Shareware registration dialog") - the article comes with full source code (http://www.codeproject.com/dialog/RegDialog/RegDialog_ogx.zip)
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The source code for those projects are corrupt. Might anybody have it?
I understand the concept, but was hoping for something a little more robust. How can I provide a different serial number to each different customer so that serials can't be shared?
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The source code for those projects are corrupt. Might anybody have it?
I understand the concept, but was hoping for something a little more robust. How can I provide a different serial number to each different customer so that serials can't be shared?
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I found an alternate location for the above project files.
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