We cant work on computers without softwares. There are many softwares which are free. But, some are shareware i.e. they allow us to try them for specific trial period and after this trial period expires, we have to purchase them to continue using them further. There are pretty handy hacks to crack/extend trial period of demo softwares. So, today I am posting my favorite trick to crack/extend trial period of software so that you can continue using your Trial software even if the trial period expires.
Crack/Extend Trial period of software:
Usually, trial softwares use computer clock to check for their trial period validity. If they find computer date exceeding trial period, they start showing the Trial expired prompt. At such times, one can roll back computer date to the date in Trial period to bypass trial period prompt. There are some automated softwares which do this job for you. RunAsDate is one of them.
1. Download RunAsDate software.
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2. Run the software on your computer. Hit on Browse select the software whose trial period has expired. Now, select the date which lies in valid Trial period of the software (e.g. If you have installed the software on 15th and trial period is for 15 days, choose any date from 15th to 29th). But, remember, do not choose the date beyond this trial period.
3. You can hit on “Run” to start the program. Also, you can create a desktop shortcut which will enable you to start program every time within Trial period date.
Manual Method:
Well, this RunAsDate method does not work for certain softwares like Deep Freeze which have entry in startup itself. Deep Freeze checks for computer date on every restart. So, here, one has to rely on Manual method i.e. manually rolling back computer date to extend trial period.
Note: I have posted Deep Freeze 6 Full version so that you can easily bypass Trial period of Deep Freeze software. Also, you can refer Free software serials to get Premium softwares for free.
This was a short tutorial on how to crack/extend trial period of software. This hack, though works for most softwares is not fullproof and can be fixed. If you have any problem to extend trial period of software, please mention it in comments.
Enjoy cracked softwares…
Article by Rajesh Chaukwale
Rajesh is a passionate tech-blogger since last 3 years. He is a Computer Science Engineering student and loves writing about computer security and blogging. You can follow him on Twitter @RajeshChaukwale
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To Rajesh
You missed the best trial extending method in the world right in front of your face.
1st you install Deep Freeze program. 2nd leave computer in thawed state. 3rd install any program but do not start 1st time. 4th freeze computer or the drive where you just installed trial program. 5) now program will run forever as all changes done to computer while in frozen state are reversed when you reboot including starting of the trial. It seems as no body knows about this little trick
Wow, thanks for the tip man! But is it not illegal to extend trial periods? Very interesting indeed.
I tried deep freeze, its good, but it’s also a hassle in the long run since it will also affect other programs and files that you will be saving.
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I’m back again,
Maybe we should keep this little trick to ourselves cause if adobe etc finds out they will change their software. All i do is freeze C: drive, leave the drive where you save work unfrozen. Or only freeze computer when using the trial program. It only takes a reboot. Microsoft used to make “Steady State” till they found out they were cutting their own throats cause their program allowed you to extend other microsoft programs. This program is also good for testing software, which if you don’t like you don’t have to uninstall. Also good for checking email as you can open virus infected emails and viruses are deleted with reboot.
Have fun everyone
Bob – Thanks for sharing your valuable tip friend. I am sure it will benefit us all.
Brand Builder – I don’t think it should be illegal, afterall we are just increasing its usage without using any crack or shared serial. Correct me if I am wrong.
And you’re right about Deep Freeze. It is the only drawback of Deep Freeze.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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dude, i loved your trick on extending time period of trials.but that will work only for programs having their trial period in days.what about minutes.
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Rajesh,
First of all Id like to say thank you for posting this information, I really find it interesting. However I would like to know if this method works on every software with trial periods?
@Bob, your tip looks pretty nice but I don’t think that you’ll be freezing your computer the whole time. What about if you’re going to unfreeze and install new software where your trial period had expired?
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Well, it will not work on every software. Try it out for your software. All the best friend. Thanks for dropping your comment.
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This is awesome. I used to always do it manually now I know about your nifty software. Thanks
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This is a great tricks but now a days software are smart enough and come up with smart locks, When ever you want to update dates it locks software for-ever. Or you have to format or remove each and every entry manually from your computers.
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Yeah, you are right. But, this trick still works well for many important softwares.
Thanks for sharing your views.
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i think you should combine the runasdate on a layer in conjunction with freeze meathod….. just think about it. no one wants to hunt through the registry do they ?