ASProtect is the system of software protection of applications, designed for quick implementation of application protection functions, especially targeted for software developers. ASProtect was designed for such specific tasks as the creation of trial and evaluation application versions and working with registration keys.
We came to the interesting conclusion after deep analysis of the market of software protection tools, including the tools for shareware authors and developers. Virtually all protection mechanisms are developed by people who have no practical experience in protection cracking and don't know what instruments are used for reverse engineering.
To implement good protection algorithm, one needs a considerable amount of time and efforts, and deep knowledge of the subject. There can be no protection that will never be cracked – this truth is not worth arguing with, it's obvious.
When developing ASProtect, we made an attempt to implement the simple, but powerful product. And what has ensued – yet another commercial tool for dummies or something more powerful – that is the subject for you, testers, to decide.
Here are some key features of "ASProtect":
· compression of the application · encryption of the application · counteraction to dumping application memory using tools like ProcDump. · application integrity check · counteraction to debuggers and disassemblers · counteraction to memory patching · API for interaction between application and protection routines · creation and verification of registration keys using public keys encryption algorithms · keeping of the database and checkup of "stolen" (illegal) registration keys · possibility to create evaluation (trial) versions, that limit application functions based on evaluation time and the number of runs left · expose nag-screens · generating of registration keys, based on the specific computer system
Limitations:
· Nag screen
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· Updated SDK files and examples to be Delphi 2008+ compatible
