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futility of conventional methods

Your software is out there on its own after you release it. You've built in an algorithm that expects a matching code in order to unlock it.

But the pirates have you beat. Within 48 hours they've reverse-engineered your algorithm and published a key generator on the Internet for all to share.

So you rush to release a new build that contains a new algorithm and temporarily stem your losses. And on and on.

Why Product Activation?

Product Activation is a key component of any anti-piracy solution.

An activation code is transmitted to a remote secure server that tests the validity of the code against multiple anti-piracy rules and then returns a confirmation to your software.

It’s simple and effective, but it has to be done right.

• Too restrictive, and you penalize your real customers.
• Too loose, and you’re losing sales to casual pirates.
• Inflexible, and you have a customer service nightmare.
• Encroach user privacy, and customers will balk.

And it has to be flexible. You want the ability to change and tweak the rules, and find the right balance.

Why software_DNA SMART PA?

A few examples:

Most Product Activation solutions lock the software to the user’s hardware.

software_DNA uses a hardware hash to sign a license file, making hacking literally impossible. And the hash is anonymous so it doesn't encroach on the user’s privacy.

But what if the legitimate user upgrades his computer, or changes his Hard Disk? Does he need to phone in to re-install his software?

software_DNA is unique in using a password based re-activation process. No need to phone in to re-install the software.

Add mandatory password changes, configurable lockout periods and cooling periods, and you have a flexible and customer friendly Product Activation solution.

Product Activation is only the 1st Protection Level. Level 2 and Level 3 Protection give you tighter and tighter enforcement of your software anti-piracy strategy.