The TimeLock ActiveX
control is a simple, effective way for Visual Basic programmers to
secure their work with a limited trial period. The control also has the
advantage of permitting e-commerce by entering an UNLOCK CODE, after
which the secured program will run without restrictions.
Writes encrypted entries to the Windows
Registry. The location of the entries is determined by the user
(program author)
Writes a "marker entry" separate
from normal program entries, which is used to defeat
uninstall/reinstall
Works on "days remaining" rather
than Install Date. Days Remaining is an encrypted value and not
human-readable.
Performs several "Tamper tests" to
check if the registry entries have been found and changed
Carries customizable messages to display to
the user during normal use during the trial period and when
tampering has been discovered
The ActiveX control is included on a sample
form with the few lines of code required to make the program
functional. Just fill in the name of the form that is started after
clearing the TimeLock
Allows the placement of background pictures
and custom messages on the form containing the TimeLock
Works with all windows platforms
Keeps you out of dangerous areas of the
Registry
Allows uninstall/reinstall within the
specified trial period
