Serial Number Scheme

Hi Gang,

I'm looking for some best practices advice on using a product serial number.

After validating the serial number in InstallShield I can save it to the
registry. I have it in mind to embed, among other things, an encrypted value
for the product edition in the serial number so that it can be read from the
registry on program statup and used to enable program features that go with
the indicated edition. I like this idea because it lets me use one code base
for all editions. It makes me a little queasy however knowing that the
ability of a database program to start up is dependent on a registry key.

Has anyone tried this? Is it adviseable? Any pitfalls or good advice?

Thanks.

Steve

Re: Serial Number Scheme

Steve,

I assume that you are a developper, that is not always obvious when people
visit this newsgroup.

If you are able to use it, then use in my opinion a GUID (Global Unique
Identifier). It is simple to create by writing "new GUID".

Cor