What is best scenario on desktop app for 30 day trial license ?

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I work on windows desktop application using c#

I need to sell my app so I need to protect him using license for 30 day

then after that client can't use my app as trial version

so what best technology or technique that can do that as free library ?

What I have tried:

I stored key and value on registry and every time I start my app i compare it with value on register so are this good idea for 30 day trial or there are another thing best

Posted 4-Oct-21 12:17pm

ahmed_sa

Updated 5-Oct-21 0:54am

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PIEBALDconsult 4-Oct-21 19:55pm

I doubt you'll have any customers. See what the response to V1 is before you try to get money for it.

I _never_ do trials.

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CHill60 · Answer 1 · 2021-10-05T00:54:00

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I don't know if this is the "best" approach but these CP articles might help you
- Creating Secure Trial Versions for .NET Applications - A Tutorial[^]
- Application Trial Maker[^]
Also ... Check for Clock Tampering to Extend Licence Duration[^]

Posted 5-Oct-21 0:54am

CHill60