Thanks for the info Fred. Thankfully the software was of no use to me so no loss; sorry you've missed out though. we have had box making software previously, so will probably see some again in the not too distant future. :)

Thanks whiterrabit

I did tell the support that I got the software from Giveawayoftheday at the outset. Instead of saying too bad or whatever, the indicated that all I had to do was to update it. I even asked the question that if I updated it would it delete my license.

"Hi

If I download the latest version and overright the giveaway version will is still be registered OK?

Fred Harding"

They suggested that I updated. I have since received an email as follows:

Hello,
I'm sorry for the trouble.
But it's not because of Giveawayoftheday license, all of the previous
version has the same problem.
We have received many reports about the problem from different user
since last year, not only full version user but also trial version.
You are the first one from giveawayoftheday. But for a long time we
could not find the reason, because under our testing system no any
problem.

Today, some user report that even in the current version, if the
resolution is too big, the same problem will happen for unknown reason
in Windows 7 sometimes. We are trying to resolve it.
We are very sorry for the software can not work with you. You can
google for other perfect cheaper or free box maker software.
Thank you

So it would appear that they are still having problems so I won't be buying it. Shame! It appeared to be good software when it worked and the templates were excellent. As they say, no point in crying over spilt milk

Fred

Sorry to here of your problems. Unfortunately all giveaways come with no support or updates so installing the latest version just invalidates the full version you were given way back when it was given away. There is no scam, though if you told the developer initially that your version was a giveaway version they should have said, (but aren't obliged to).

I can't answer you question as I didn't bother with that particular software. I've never had problems with any of the software I've installed from the giveaway project, but then i've never updated any of it unless I've been certain you can without losing the licence, for example Zoner Photo Studio.

Sometime ago I installed the ExeIcon 3D Box Maker registered to giveawayoftheday and I must confess it was great software. I say was because having not used it for a while, I started to use it again and as I rendered a magazine to a image file the software came up with an error message.

Error! Unknown Picture Format

I tried different picture formats and different templates with the same result. So I sent an email to their support. The reply I got was this:

On Feb 16, 2011 14:27 "support" <support@exeicon.com> wrote:

"Hello,
Sorry for the trouble.
It's a bug of the picture engine. We have fixed it yesterday. You can
install the latest version and fix it.
Thank you."

I thought it suspicious that they knew of the problem and had fixed it YESTERDAY. Also the email is clearly not sent by a person but was an automatic email response! So what did I do. I downloaded the software as suggested and guess what, my giveawayoftheday license was not valid and I had a 30 day trial instead.

This begs the question. Is this a clever marketing scam? I say this because after
writing to them again I got this reply:

"I'm sorry to tell you the promotion of giveawayoftheday has ended for
a long time.
If you want to get a full version we can give you a 20% off discount
by using following link:"

So let me see! As a software developer myself I know how easy it is to incorporate a timer inside software so that after a period of time a "false error message" could be activated - just like what happened to ExeIcon 3D Box Maker software. Then you are advised to download the latest version and bingo your licensed software is no more. But get this. Buy the software and get 20% discount. Sounds like a marketing ploy to me. What do you think?

So if anybody on this forum has had the same issue, please let everyone know. I would hazard a guess that if you were to write and email to

support@exeicon.com

reporting the error message shown above you will receive the same email saying that the software was fixed yesterday (again). Why don't you try it out and see what happens.

Animated Screensaver Maker ?

http://www.virustotal.com/file-scan/report.html?id=39aacb912e972d1b7da5ed9382c579746dcf8bff770fcdea392dc80425a61b8d-1286100831

Antivirus Jiangmin ( Adware/Relevant.g ) Result: 1 /43 (2.3%)

I think it be ok as the rest of the Antivirus say it ok & Adware is not that bad & Relevant is all so not that bad.

well visit here, you will see it's an installer also, but...FREE.

http://www.jrsoftware.org/isinfo.php

I missed this software (and I could use it very well) be a ERROR of the site.
Its said that the server was down or I had an wrong pass or username.
Didn't understand what it was, but I couldn't get on the site... :(
Can I get the software some otherway???

You run activation.exe to register the details in the registry, make sure the application (install maker) is closed before running activate.exe

I just installed Smart Install Maker - but having a look into program shows that this program was no activated (no User name / License key). Even Activate didn't give me any information what should be done by me. Is everything ok so? I don't think so.

Eh? I was talking about applicable labels.

That depends on where he got the movies/music LOL.

There's plenty of software out there to do it. As far as I know, they're free, since you'd have to buy labels anyway. In fact, the two label packages I have both came with a CD with software, so I'm curious as to which package you've bought didn't include software. (One of the packages I bought even came with a label applicator so that you always get it straight-on.)
... then again, considering the results I'm getting, maybe it's only because I bought them a while ago ...

Label software:
Avery Click 'n Design Software (Mac and Windows; A little old)
Imation SoniX (Mac and Windows) ("Both the Imation SoniX CD/DVD Label Kit, and its corresponding labels, have been discontinued. We do not know whether any retailers might have these products available. You may have success with an online product search.")

Templates:
TDK Templates
Avery Templates
Neato's blank labels, incl. ones for other software (MS Word, Photoshop, Illustrator)
CD STOMPER Templates
SureThing Templates

There are a few good CD Labelmakers that are freeware, though some are only "picture placers"...

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/undercoverxp.html (picture placer, for premade artwork)

http://www.cdlabelcorp.net/freesoftzoner.html Zoner Draw 3 CD Label edition (getting a little long in the tooth now)
http://www.cdlabelcorp.net/freesoftcdlabelcorp.html Their own one

http://www.medea.co.uk/pressit/pressit_download.htm Pressit (for pressit label sheet format)

A lot of the old ones seem to be dying off, expired freehosting and so on, or discontinued in mergers

i really love this site!! they turn shareware into freeware.

Actually the software is definitely not "freeware" - it is still shareware & GOTD give you a "free license".

FREEWARE:Software that is distributed without charge and which may be redistributed without charge by its users. However, ownership is retained by the developer who may change future releases from freeware to a paid product (feeware).

Also see: http://wiki.castlecops.com/Freeware_definition

The giveaway software offered on this site does not include permission for users to redistribute the software or make it available to other users. The software is still (normally) shareware - even though users have a license/registration fee paid on their behalf by GiveawayOfTheDay.com

to the "BIG BOSS/ES" of our beloved GAOTD,

i really love this site!! they turn shareware into freeware. COOL!
now, that's something to talk about. no one bites back as hard as GAOTD!

actually, this wouldn't be a suggestion, but a request...
could you give away a cd/dvd label maker for free?
hope you could grant my wish....

thanks guys...

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"i was wondering if you already had realmcrafter here...
Im looking for cracks and stuff and dont wanna pay 100 dollars for it"

This person can't be serious? Anything else you need?

Go search and comment on cracks, warez, appz, hackz somewhere else.

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