Software Licensing and Protection Services
Recent update: 2008-3-21

A few questions

1859 byte By fafnir at 2008-3-7
First of all, I'd like to say that this is going to be a GREAT product! [But you know this, don't you?..] A couple of days ago, I read all web pages and articles on softwarepotential.com, but there isn't much to read there yet... I have a few questions/requests, if you don't mind me ...

Documentation and Manuals

1318 byte By ThomasDesodt at 2008-3-6
Hi, I have recently inherited a project that makes good use of the SecureLM licensing tools. While I can understand what the current program does, I don't fully understand the extent of the features offered by your product. The only documentation I have is the classes help, which generally ...

If i use Crystal Reports in my program can i sale the software?

202 byte By mattham at 2008-3-5
I'm using Crystal Reports to display an XML database file so my client can print out the data etc.... I'm wanting to know if i'm allowed to sale this program and not be copyright infringement ?

Documentation and Manuals

1318 byte By ThomasDesodt at 2008-3-3
Hi, I have recently inherited a project that makes good use of the SecureLM licensing tools. While I can understand what the current program does, I don't fully understand the extent of the features offered by your product. The only documentation I have is the classes help, which generally ...

A few questions

1859 byte By fafnir at 2008-3-1
First of all, I'd like to say that this is going to be a GREAT product! [But you know this, don't you?..] A couple of days ago, I read all web pages and articles on softwarepotential.com, but there isn't much to read there yet... I have a few questions/requests, if you don't mind me ...

Code Protector not starting

424 byte By RobPerkins at 2008-2-28
Hi,I ordered and paid for the Code Protector and a permutation last May, and since then have not had an opportunity to use it. Some C++ development work and some support work got in the way. Now that it's time to use it I find that it won't go past a licensing dialog for me. None of the ...

Getting started

1017 byte By GeorgeDoubinski at 2008-2-27
Hi there, is there any sample code for the API that we can take a look at? The API documentation installed with the product is not really useful at all. What we after is a sample/guidelines how we can use API to provide licensing/protection for client/server based application at runtime: We ...

Microsoft announces SLP Services

1499 byte By OliverSzimmetat(MSFT) at 2008-2-26
Our Group Product Manager, Thomas Lindeman, announced during the Worldwide Partner Conference in Denver the upcoming release of our Software Licensing and Protection Services suite. You can read the full press release here: ...

New website www.softwarepotential.com

1176 byte By OliverSzimmetat(MSFT) at 2008-2-25
To learn more about Microsoft Software Licensing and Protection Services, please visit our new website: http://www.softwarepotential.com/ Oliver Szimmetat Lead Program Manager Software Protection Platform Microsoft This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no ...

Where to get CodeProtector?

292 byte By Wout at 2008-2-24
Hi guys, I'm interested in trying out CodeProtector, where can I get it? Also there's not any details yet about licensing, pricing and such, is there any info on it? Looks like you guys haven't really released yet isn't it? The web site looks somewhat unfinished. Thanks, Wout

Where can submit a bug

33 byte By Vdemarines at 2008-2-23
Feedback link not active for SLP

Excel 2007 standalone

526 byte By JackxM at 2008-2-22
Hi We have a requirement to test Excel 2007 as a standalone application on a PC that has Office 2003 installed. According to our suppliers we can DL Excel 2007 from the MSDN site but I can only find full MS Office Suite downloads, am I missing something? We already hold the MSDN MS Office ...

Where can submit a bug

33 byte By Vdemarines at 2008-2-22
Feedback link not active for SLP

Where to get CodeProtector?

292 byte By Wout at 2008-2-21
Hi guys, I'm interested in trying out CodeProtector, where can I get it? Also there's not any details yet about licensing, pricing and such, is there any info on it? Looks like you guys haven't really released yet isn't it? The web site looks somewhat unfinished. Thanks, Wout

Getting started

1017 byte By GeorgeDoubinski at 2008-2-20
Hi there, is there any sample code for the API that we can take a look at? The API documentation installed with the product is not really useful at all. What we after is a sample/guidelines how we can use API to provide licensing/protection for client/server based application at runtime: We ...

Request to accept a pfx file for resigning assemblies

604 byte By Jim at 2008-2-20
Would it be possible to add a feature to SLP to accept a pfx for resigning? COM reference isolation (for ClickOnce) fails if I sign my app with the snk, but succeeds if signed with the pfx.SLP assembly resigning fails with the pfx, but succeeds with the snk (after signing the app with the snk, that...

Getting started

1012 byte By GeorgeDoubinski at 2008-2-19
Hi there,is there any sample code for the API that we can take a look at? The API documentation installed with the product is not really useful at all. What we after is a sample/guidelines how we can use API to provide licensing/protection for client/server based application at runtime: We ...

Application update problem

369 byte By yasserazeem at 2008-2-18
i want to create an application in which the client must have to check for updates after 7 days. the application must not allow for any activity through which the client can skip the update process. like changing system date and time. what will be the secure way that event he changes the system ...

Welcome!

2830 byte By OliverSzimmetat(MSFT) at 2008-2-17
Welcome to the SecureLM discussion forum! This forum has been created to provide a place where developers and software publishers can discuss issues regarding the SecureLM Code Protector, License Management scenarios, API usage questions or other topics related to the SecureLM software ...

win32 application protection

232 byte By Baibhav at 2008-2-16
Can any one please answere my following questions :- Is it possible to protect Win32 application using SLP ? If yes hwo ? Do I need to buy license for it then what is the cost of license ? Thanks, Baibhav Singh

SecureLM and virtual environment

589 byte By fafnir at 2008-2-15
How does SecureLM handle virtualization scenarios?Say, for example, SomeManufacturer developed SomeProtectedSoftware...... protected it with SecureLM licensing.... SomeCompany buys this SomeProtectedSoftware, ... installs it in a virtual environment (Virtual Server, VirtualPC, VMWare Server, ...

Welcome!

2830 byte By OliverSzimmetat(MSFT) at 2008-2-15
Welcome to the SecureLM discussion forum! This forum has been created to provide a place where developers and software publishers can discuss issues regarding the SecureLM Code Protector, License Management scenarios, API usage questions or other topics related to the SecureLM software ...

how to protect code ?

427 byte By Baibhav at 2008-2-15
Hi ! I want to use SLP to protect code from reverse engineering. But unfortunately whenever I am trying to protect any executable SLP is throwing error message "0000000001 Error Win32 modules protection is not licensed. Ask SecureLM support for a license that allows Win32 protection". ...

It writes to the registry?

832 byte By RobPerkins at 2008-2-15
My Code Protected bits are failing with the following error when I run my application under limited user account privileges:>>> 9/12/2007 6:08:12 PM: Error, [SOLIDCast.exe:656,User:Limited] - Exception GenException: Failed to set registry parameter [_tmpbalikeda63] to value ...

It writes to the registry?

832 byte By RobPerkins at 2008-2-15
My Code Protected bits are failing with the following error when I run my application under limited user account privileges:>>> 9/12/2007 6:08:12 PM: Error, [SOLIDCast.exe:656,User:Limited] - Exception GenException: Failed to set registry parameter [_tmpbalikeda63] to value ...

software product id codes

602 byte By scorpio34 at 2008-2-14
Can anyone tell me how i can see the id or product numbers for all the software on my pc? I was told to go on a website that gets them all for u, but i cant remember the web address. please please can anyone help ...

Getting started

1017 byte By GeorgeDoubinski at 2008-2-14
Hi there, is there any sample code for the API that we can take a look at? The API documentation installed with the product is not really useful at all. What we after is a sample/guidelines how we can use API to provide licensing/protection for client/server based application at runtime: We ...

software product id codes

602 byte By scorpio34 at 2008-2-13
Can anyone tell me how i can see the id or product numbers for all the software on my pc? I was told to go on a website that gets them all for u, but i cant remember the web address. please please can anyone help ...

A few questions

1859 byte By fafnir at 2008-2-13
First of all, I'd like to say that this is going to be a GREAT product! [But you know this, don't you?..] A couple of days ago, I read all web pages and articles on softwarepotential.com, but there isn't much to read there yet... I have a few questions/requests, if you don't mind me ...

SecureLM setup and SMTP

837 byte By Amiguete at 2008-2-12
I am just finishing up installing and configuring SecureLM on a Windows 2003 Server.We have problems getting licenses emailed out. During our tests, the licenses is issued, but I get the following error --Failed to send mail: System.Web.Services.Protocols.SoapException: Failed to send mail to ...

Getting back to you

3117 byte By TerrenceNevins at 2008-2-11
So sorry fafnir, Your questions are neither dumb or otherwise. We got mightily wrapped up in release. It's not a good excuse, only a reason. Many of your questions and observations are spot on. I'll start with your list. 1. In order to make SLPS a one-stop solution for all kinds of ...

Documentation and Manuals

1318 byte By ThomasDesodt at 2008-2-10
Hi, I have recently inherited a project that makes good use of the SecureLM licensing tools. While I can understand what the current program does, I don't fully understand the extent of the features offered by your product. The only documentation I have is the classes help, which generally ...

Licensing specific components?

765 byte By webwolve at 2008-2-10
Hello, Just trying to get a feel for this a bit more. We are investigating an approach of building our own backend for a project siimilar to this, but would still need the key generation tools that a system like this offers. The question then is, are the APIs able to be used independent of the ...

If i use Crystal Reports in my program can i sale the software?

202 byte By mattham at 2008-2-8
I'm using Crystal Reports to display an XML database file so my client can print out the data etc.... I'm wanting to know if i'm allowed to sale this program and not be copyright infringement ?

Licensing specific components?

765 byte By webwolve at 2008-2-8
Hello, Just trying to get a feel for this a bit more. We are investigating an approach of building our own backend for a project siimilar to this, but would still need the key generation tools that a system like this offers. The question then is, are the APIs able to be used independent of the ...