protect the database to be copied

[izen]

I would like to protect my database to use only particular pc that I allow. how can I protect the database to be copied ?
I have an idea that hiding a file that the database need to read before open the main form or something.

or another idea pls suggest

you guys have any idea about this ? thanks

 

[gemma-the-husky]

one easy way is to tie the installation to the HDD serial no

this does mean the first time it runs, the user has to call you to register the product and get a release code.


another way is to have some hidden file as you say (or validation data hidden within a real file), but if the user finds and copies the hidden file that can defeat the system.

 

[Strawa]

I would like to protect my database to use only particular pc that I allow. how can I protect the database to be copied ?
I have an idea that hiding a file that the database need to read before open the main form or something.

or another idea pls suggest

you guys have any idea about this ? thanks

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I'am using both ways to protect database. But remember that every time when user reinstals windows it will get new HD serial number.
It will be hard for somone to find that file that is used for cheking if you protect code with password.
I'am always thinking what would I do to "crack" something like that. I would try to find all files that are created on the same date as .mdb file,
so you can change the date of check file.

Bye!

 

[SOS]

It will be hard for somone to find that file that is used for cheking if you protect code with password.

Protecting code with a password will keep out casual users but there are utilities out there that can hack them easily.

 

[Strawa]

Protecting code with a password will keep out casual users but there are utilities out there that can hack them easily.

True. We all know that nothing is 100% protected. This is somekind of "lamer protection"

 

[HiTechCoach]

You may find these helpful:

APPLICATION SECURITY

KeyedAccess

LicenseLock

Hope this helps ...