The data on the cd is a program/software that I want the recipient to be able to install and use, but not make copies.
2007-01-25 07:27:25 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
If you can find a real answer to this you can make millions my friend.
2007-01-25 07:34:51 · answer #1 · answered by Open Minded Human 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, there are several programs out there that can do the job, try writing "CD protection Software" in Google. But even if you found a good program it's imposible to make it 100% secured. There is always a way to copy it.
2007-01-25 07:51:56 · answer #2 · answered by youyou 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. There are some programs out there to copy proof a CD but there are also programs out there to disengage those lockouts. How do you think copyrighted programs end up on the Internet. If the people who made the CD can't stop you from burning their software, what make you think you can.
2007-01-25 07:36:15 · answer #3 · answered by Winnipeg76 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Heh. The problem is that you will have to distribute the keys with the lock. By that I mean the CD must contain the code/keys/something to allow a legitimate user to read that CD. and of course the poor CD can't recognise a legit user from a bad one.
google a bit you and will see many tales of woe:
http://www.google.nl/search?q=problem+with+CD+protection
Given that copying will always been possible; any protection you add will only increase the user-unfriendliness, not increase security.
2007-01-25 07:38:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAHAHA, software companies been trying to do the same thing for years, it is not possible... There is always a way around it.
You can burn the CD and FINALIZE the CD, so that they cant drag it to their pc and make copies, but they can always find a way to rip the software.
2007-01-25 07:38:08 · answer #5 · answered by Danlow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very difficult question that really hasn't been answered by anyone. For example, if Microsoft can't figure out how to do it, I don't think you will find an answer here.
Best bet would be to find a value unique to a computer, think MAC address, get that value from the customer and then make a license key out of it with some hash. In your code, check to see what the MAC is for the computer you are on is if you are not on the write computer, have the app bail.
2007-01-25 07:34:03 · answer #6 · answered by Belron 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It really isn't possible. You could making copying more difficult if you had a good deal of money to spend. CD-ROMs are simply not a secure way to exchange data.
2007-01-25 07:35:43 · answer #7 · answered by Mister Shock 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to get software that allows you to choose a "finalize" option. This makes that copy permanent and then the software will ask if you want to save the data on your computer or if you want to only have it on the CD. If you do not finalize the CD - no one can copy it, but it may only work on a few players because it will not be readable by all formats. Software that allows you to do this would be Roxio, but I am sure there are a lot more out there.
2007-01-25 07:33:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Make sure the fire is good and strong then throw the CD in it. It will burn and melt and nobody will be able to use it to make copies. That will show them!
2007-01-25 07:38:17 · answer #9 · answered by Max Power 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think if you turn the copywrite on when you make the CD, it will stop the casual copier. Nothing can stop someone with good copy software.
2007-01-25 07:40:59 · answer #10 · answered by Indiana Jones 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what you do, there will be folks who will make free copies. Your choice is between whether you want to spend your time making it tougher to pirate (a fight you will always lose) or spend your time making it a better piece of software.
Most folks will prefer to pay you, you know, so long as the item is reasonably priced.
2007-01-25 07:38:35 · answer #11 · answered by joliverholloway 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋