Editor: The SoftShell Software Licensing System is a low cost, very flexible, and highly effective software licensing system that requires very Little programming. You can create fully functional software that will time out in the period you specify (trial/shareware). SoftShell does not require that you Lock your application to hardware. Optionally, you can lock your software to a custom String such as a name, email address, or Company name. Other features include: lock to multiple types of hardware (hard drive serial number, MAC address, etc), SoftShell can automatically find the best hardware lock for you, license up to 24 optional features, and allow your registration to expire after a specified time period (e.g. leaseware). SoftShell does not require special permissions. In fact, SoftShell will allow your application to be run in guest mode. SoftShell works on most post NT Microsoft Windows operating systems - including Windows 7 - works in most virtual machines, and works on both 32 bit and 64 bit systems.
Features
Custom security
Each application you develop is protected by a your unique password. Nobody else – including the developers of SoftShell - will have access to your registration information.
No System Limitations
Does Not Require Administrative Rights – once the SoftShell core files have been installed, your application will not require administrative rights to run. In fact, as long as your application allows it, your application can be fully protected during the evaluation period while running under a guest account.
All NT Level Operating Systems Supported – The SoftShell system will run on operating systems Windows 2000 through Windows 7 in both 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) modes.
Virtual Machines Supported – The SoftShell system will treat VMWare and Virtual PC systems just like any other computer.
