If I still have the original downloaded exe file, and need to reinstall the free software, will it install for free, or am I SOL?
re-activation
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mikiem2
ModeratorCase A: The developers provide a serial number that will work with their downloadable trial versions -- in that case you're all set, but you may want to hold onto a copy of that download along with the key because there's no guarantee it'll work with the next version.
Case B: Companies like Paragon & Wheemplay normally use a WinRAR self-extracting file that contains the real setup.exe or the app itself -- as long as you don't lose that, along with any serial numbers given, you're golden.
Case C: A GOTD may use Activate.exe rather than the setup file enclosed in the GOTD wrapper -- in case of problems you **might** get away running the original or a downloaded setup file to repair things, but it depends on if the key is overwritten during setup... it could go either way.
Otherwise think of it at best as a free app or game, at worst an extended trial, that either way can only be installed the day of the giveaway. Ideally if you use an app & can afford it you'll pay something for it anyway, just to support further development -- while some scam artists get rich via the Apple App Store, the majority of shareware authors are far from wealthy. 2nd best I think is if you help spread the word, advertising whatever app by word of mouth. 3rd would be at least give the devs feedback so they can improve their product.
Posted 12 years ago #
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