Getting “Are you sure?” message and too many “access violations”? Check if you’re not using the pirated version.
January 31, 2006 by Dmitry
I received numerous reports about various “access violation” error messages and “Are you sure?” message when you launch BlogJet (Update: Please note that I’m not talking about ANY access violation message).
Why?
BlogJet, like almost every other shareware application, is protected using name and registration key. When you purchase it, you receive your personal registration key (and optional CD). Then you use this key to unlock BlogJet and make it full version.
Of course, there are people who crack software and give away unlicensed keys (and key generators). Like every other software developer, I my protect application from these pirated keys. For example, when I discover pirated keys, I block them. So if these keys worked for previous versions, they stop working in current release.
“Are you sure? (Exception)” message followed by “access violations” are only showed when you’re using pirated keys.
I deliberately wrote a few lines of code which break BlogJet when it had been pirated. It doesn’t make anything destructive, just prevents BlogJet from working. People who use legal version are not affected with this.
What to do?
I’m forgiving. I’m giving you a way to become a legal user:
1. Uninstall your pirated version.
2. Purchase a license.
3. Install BlogJet again.
A few more words…
I seriously disappointed with the fact that people expect support from me while using pirated versions. Like Nick Bradbury said: “It never ceases to amaze me when people not only steal from me, but also expect me to spend my time answering their questions.”
Recommended readings:
– Nick Bradbury: On Piracy (Part I, Part II).
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