Make setup exe that runs only one computer

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i create a project in vb2010 and database in sql2008 . i want to make a setup for the app

i want to make it like it install on a computer with a serial key. and after instalation , it cant be install on oter computer without my permition

i mean i want to protect my app . i want that it takes the computer ip address or anything else some id type thing. and if it nt same then it will bi not install or run

plz help me i want to do it but dont know how ?
in vb2010 .help plz

i want that one cd or setup run only one computer . for other comp the user must call me and buy a cd or setup .

plzzzz help , thanks !

Posted 28-Aug-12 20:51pm

Vipin Sharma

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Also you can achive that by accessig the NIC(Network Interface Card) number.
It should be unique like that.

Posted 25-Apr-13 8:53am

somnathdgaikwad

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_Maxxx_ · Accepted Answer · 2012-08-28T20:56:00

Solution 1

Unless you know which computer you will install it on before making your CD then it isn't possible to do what you ask.

Posted 28-Aug-12 20:56pm

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Vipin Sharma 29-Aug-12 3:39am

so how to do that, ? i am created it for windos on vb .how to do that ? can u help

_Maxxx_ · Accepted Answer · 2012-08-29T00:53:00

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this shows you hone way[^]

Posted 29-Aug-12 0:53am

_Maxxx_

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Vipin Sharma 30-Aug-12 2:35am

thanx a lot ,its really helpfull 2 me.
but it is in C# so i have to convert it in vb .
ut thanx its really great help

_Maxxx_ 30-Aug-12 3:02am

You can convert it at http://www.developerfusion.com/tools/convert/vb-to-csharp/