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Windows Installer, which is limited to X times

I need a Windows installer that can install my program all X times. Say 10 or 20 or a specific number that I set. Then the installer stops working or can send a message to contact my company. Ed

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There are several solutions.

  • One of the most common solutions is the need for online authentication for each new installation.

Solutions that may be viable in some situations:

  • Self-modifying executable file. Just let the installer change itself and decrease the counter. But it is easy to defeat by making several copies of the executable file.
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