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- What is software as a trial version?
- Is a software given on a trial basis?
- How does software know when trial period is over?
- How does a trial software know if it has already been used on a computer before?
What is software as a trial version?
Trial Version means a version of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT or SOFTWARE which may have limited features and is limited in terms of the length of time the SOFTWARE may be used and will cease operating after a predetermined amount of time ("the Trial Period") due to an internal mechanism within the Trial Version.
Is a software given on a trial basis?
Shareware is software that is distributed on a trial basis with the understanding by the users of the software that there may be a small charge by the author to continue to use it.
How does software know when trial period is over?
The simplest method of monitoring the trial date is to create the hidden registry entries. The software program makes the entry into the registry about the exact date of its installation. During the trialware launching, the registered date is compared to the current one.
How does a trial software know if it has already been used on a computer before?
When you uninstall the trial version of software, all the files are removed but the entries for that software can still remain in the registry. When you reinstall the trial version again, it checks the entries in the registry to see if the software has been previously installed, used or if the trial period has expired.
