[Resolved] The Enigma Protector and Online Activation Panel

[ramme]

Has anyone used this program?
I would be interested in getting
feedback regarding it's suitability
for PureBasic apps.

[IdeasVacuum]

Similar to WinLicense. Both might be a consideration for large high price lower volume apps (like CAD-CAM) but you get a bloated executable and more work involved to release your app. They can have a detrimental effect on speed and even introduce niggles. Plus, you effectively put your app in the limelight of the hackers..... The Enigma Activation Panel looks nice but the cost is outrageous.

http://enigmaprotector.com/en/home.html
https://www.oreans.com/winlicense.php

[ramme]

Hi IdeasVacuum,

I'm glad I asked. You mentioned in another thread
that false positives could be a problem, so I am
looking for a reliable solution.

I don't know if new algorithms are being circulated
in the antivirus community, but even Avast has started
to give me problems when just running PureBasic or
launching screen savers from my desktop.

It's doing a number on me like Webroot did to Microsoft
Windows users, but not as serious.

I am not even talking about RunProgram launches. I am
sure that they will be even harder to solve.

Do you have any recommendations? I was using Exeshield
for program protection, but they appear to have gone out
of business.

[IdeasVacuum]

For the average app, I would say:

1) Define your own license system (Will make the casual User think, will probably not stop hackers);
2) Apply a digital signature to .exe and .dll files (that will ward off some Anti-Virus);
3) Install your app properly (MS Windows, try Inno Setup).

Most people you sell to will not try to re-distribute your app or hack it. However, they might copy it for family members to share. Up to you, but I think delivering 2 or 3 copies of the app for one price might help to nullify that issue. If your customers like your app, they could be first in line for the next one.

Issue updates that require the customer to install the new version. That could help a bit with piracy. If you use their apps, you will notice that ioBit, for example, update very frequently.

[ramme]

Hi IdeasVacuum,

Thanks for your valuable information.

I am not quite sure what you mean by
"define your own license system".

Inno Setup looks great! It has a lot of
features I have been looking for.

People who steal your software, were
probably not going to buy it anyway,
unless the price were free.