Dave,

We too have that implemented in the software, however we have
decided to implement a product registration number that the
user would have to call us during setup of the program for the
number in order to have the program run properly.
Hopefully this will ensure protection of the software.

Becky



>>vfp 3.0 win 95
>>
>>Hello all,
>>
>>What is the best way to write protect software so that
>>it can only be installed once via diskette? via cd-rom?
>>
>>Is there a way to accomplish this via the setup wizard?
>>
>>Thanks and have a good day!
>>
>>Becky
>
>if you use diskettes, the setup program writes the installer's name and company on the first disk. if they install anywhere else, that name and company name show up in the registration screen.