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"Trial" program downloads. Is there a way around it?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by HtownRocks3, May 23, 2003.

  1. HtownRocks3

    HtownRocks3 Member

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    Is there a way to clear your history from the program you downloaded when you have like a free 1 hour trial. Or a free 1 or 2 day trial. Is there a way to delete your information so that you can keep using the "trial" over and over?

    I tried uninstalling the file, then reinstalling it,and it didnt work. :confused:
     
    #1 HtownRocks3, May 23, 2003
  2. Surfguy

    Surfguy Member

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    It probably modified your system's registry or left some other footprint which will allow it to know that it was installed before. I don't think you can just uninstall the program. If that were the case, then everyone would be abusing their free trials.

    Sorry...don't know a way around it.

    You can re-format your system ;). Or, dig around your registry via regedit for any entries that software install may have put in there and delete them but I'm not sure I would recommend mucking with your registry. Many times uninstalls leave files on your system as well. You may have to manually delete these files as another alternative.

    Surf
     
    #2 Surfguy, May 23, 2003
  3. AntiSonic

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    Try Kazaa. Bunch of full versions of stuff there.
     
    #3 AntiSonic, May 23, 2003
  4. HtownRocks3

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    Thats what I tried with RollerCoaster Tycoon 2. Turned out to be 1 hour trial! :mad:
     
    #4 HtownRocks3, May 23, 2003
  5. neXXes

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    go away
     
    #5 neXXes, May 23, 2003
  6. HtownRocks3

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    don't be queer
     
    #6 HtownRocks3, May 23, 2003
  7. StupidMoniker

    StupidMoniker I lost a bet

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    For ~$50 there are special CDs you can get at places like Babbages, Game Stop, etc. that eliminate all those problems.
     
    #7 StupidMoniker, May 23, 2003
  8. arkoe

    arkoe (ง'̀-'́)ง

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    Are you insinuating that people are actually supposed to pay for games? :eek:
     
    #8 arkoe, May 23, 2003
  9. HtownRocks3

    HtownRocks3 Member

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    lol I 2nd that. Thats like, last century type stuff.
     
    #9 HtownRocks3, May 24, 2003
  10. Band Geek Mobster

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    I sense a Dakota post coming...
     
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  11. ZRB

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    You mean the guy that steals cable, but is against video game piracy?

    :D
     
    #11 ZRB, May 24, 2003
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