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Reproduced, and I've noticed this but didn't realize what reproduced it. I still didn't. Any more specific settings or video demo?

You can install 1.0 and uninstall it to get choice on installation type.

1.0 already checks for new versions and will show a notice in the configurator if new version is available.

It should be. Next version.

^^ that is still inconvinient, so pinning will be improved next version.

Yes, a bit later. Uninstall and reinstall StartIsBack for current user or delete HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\StartIsBack\License key. If you change both HDD and MB, new activation will count as new PC. There is no automatic deactivation. If you have any probems, i'll help you resolve them. Good to know! Not sure. I'll try to make a guide.

All VMWare / Hyper-V activations should generally count as one. I can't guarantee it, though. You can freeze time, duplicate bios uuid or just change user / reinstall every 30 days. I'm not sure how fair this is. If you want this issue resolved, contact me. I'll set up a web service which would allow you to check your license keys and how much activations are used on them in a few days.

It should still work because it would be tied to usb stick serial number. I've gifted you a key to test it.

Create a shortcut to '%windir%\explorer.exe shell:::{2559a1f8-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}' as described here. Pin it to start menu and voila.

Unfortunately, not yet. The easiest integration method i can think of is all-users install and os capture into install.wim.

I've send license key gifts to translators and some useful testers. If you believe i skipped you, write me

IT'S ALIVE StartIsBack v1.0 released! http://www.startisback.com/ - 15 translations - New icon - Improved activation system (hope no bugs) - Fixed: start button context menu wrong position on multi-mon system You can buy it now as well! If any bugs raise, please don't make hysteria over this thread. I think i've deserved some sleep! I would like to thank you all for testing, support and valuable suggestions. Also incredible thanks and unlimited love for my GF. Translators and beta testers will be gifted with keys a bit later, when i fix my gift script

If deactivation would be automated, one could just create a fake activator which would activate and instantly deactivate license. Boom headshot!Activation talk is over. There are no real issues but imaginary ones. If real issues arise i help you solve them. Until then, please hold back your thoughts.

This is insulting. And cheap is argument. I'm not aware of any software under $1000 which does implement multi-tier de/re-activating scheme. Implementing such scheme requires serious infrastructure which makes product pricier, support and using much more complex. I'm not mentioning that neither Start8 nor any other product in this category does not even disclose the activation / license model, let alone re-activation/de-activation. If you manage to burn 5 motherboards and HDDs, i'll reset your activation. There is no issue.

And if you backup activation data before deactivating, you have both old and new activations working.

Yes. No, it won't become the current otherwise that loophole will allow to activate unlimited number of computers. Resolving this would require constant activation internet checking or involving some difficult methods. You want too much for $1.

Sorry.

We have 12 tranlsations ready or almost ready. Thank you guys

No. Activation stays until either MB UID or HDD serial stays (and detected). Not planning this for Personal Edition. Whenever. That's the problem with security of Orbs folder for all users install, will be fixed. If you copy files there manually, it will see only bmp files.

Small but important announcement I'm changing activation system for v1.0final so both motherboard UID and HDD serial number are taken into account. Replacing hard drive OR motherboard won't require reactivation and won't count as new computer. I hope this solution will suit better. Activation service will be taken offline several hours before v1.0 release which should happen in several days. Existing beta/RC activations will not require reactivation with v1.0 final.

No need. I have translator and RTL languages won't be supported for v1.0.

Yeah, using HDD as sole PC UID is not wise it seems. I'll sort out this issue for 1.0 final.

I reproduce this. Also in Windows 7 too It's physical drive serial number ofc. Yes, you can just backup SOFTWARE\StartIsBack\License. I can't reproduce this. Aha. I guess i need to set a security on Orbs folder. Thanks for reporting. I'll try to resolve this issue.

Maybe you did use beta key? Version notify is completely unobtrusive.

UTF-16 as original file is. I've updated txt to mention it. Please use mail or PM to not pollute this thread. You're in haste, there's no need to. Read txt at the end.