licensing: system registry vs. database

[alexis23]

hi there,

im currently developing a system that requires a license key.. where do you think is the best place to put the license key? in the database or in the system registry..

thanks

alexis23

[dclamp]

well they are both not good choices... unless the database is password protected and it is encrypted.

If you are already using a database for your project, i would say use a database. If you are not, and would only be storing the key in it, theni would say use the registry.

[alexis23]

when we say save in the registry, is it the "savesetting"? or is there other high level of security to save it in the registry make sure it is secured from hacker (sample codes are greatly appreciated) .. you know, i want my application run for 30 days trial period and i save the date of the installation...

[alexis23]

talking about encryption of the database.. do you some sample codes, too.

im using vb6-msaccess in my project.

thanks,

alexis

[Al42]

That depends on how secure you want to be. There's code for blowfish encryption on the web. Not trivial by any means, but secure.

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