>Hi folks
>As always I need help!
>How can I protect my software from being copied.
>Is there a chance to create a function that looks for the serial number of the hard drive each time the software starts? So if they install it on a diferent hard drive it wont work. That would be nice and this way I can sleep better. Or are there other better options?
>Please advice me of any option
>Thanks in advance

Kilian,

You'll sleep better until the first user needs to replace their hard drive and they can't run your app anymore. Personally, I don't believe in copy protection but if I did and I had to use something I would spring for one of the hardward dongles that hange off the parallel port.