Hacking a registration file

[Orange&White]

I have some software that was purchased in 2001. I downloaded the registration file and saved it to a floppy. Every time I re-install the software I use the floppy registration file.

The software came with a few trial copies of some extensions to the software, but the trial date has expired. Is there a way to get into the registration file and change the expiration date?

I never used the free trial on the extensions but I would like to look into them now and see if I would/ could use them rather than drop the $2500 before I know. Essentially, I would like to use the trial versions for what they were originally intended for..

 

[MilkmanDan]

You'd probably be better off setting your system clock back.

 

[jmatt]

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[UTinBigD]

have you tried contacting the vendor? If you are seriously looking to spend money on their software and are already a registered user, they would be crazy not to set a new trial for the extensions.

 

[dustin_c1]

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[Orange&White]

The time stamp for the trial versions is inthe registration file on a floppy, not on my registry. The registration file is read from the floppy once the software is installed, not stored on the machine itself.

 

[MilkmanDan]

Thanks for the info on the clock; it's worked for me in the past but I've rarely had to use it.