[OT] XXCopy problem

[sas2000]

 
This software (Freeware) expires between 60 days & 1 year after installation (this way author forces XXCopy users to upgrade to last released version from time to time).

I want to install it on several friends of mine computers (newbies), to automate their backups using batch files. I'd like to avoid anytype of problem on their computers (like a XXCopy message saying that has expired).

Is there anytype of trick to avoid XXCopy expiration ?, thanks.
 

[Horst.Epp]

Only the Pro Version of xxcopy has an expiration date.
Use the real freeware version or better use Robocopy from Microsoft for your Backup scripts.

[sas2000]

 

Use the real freeware version

When i say Freeware i mean Freeware.

Kan Yabumoto (XXCopy Author) wrote :

If you use the freeware version, it has a mechanism to warn
the user that a new version may be available at our web site
(I believe it should happen only once in 60 days if I remember
correctly).

The motivation for this is not to harass the user but our desire to discourage users from staying with a very old version .

We constantly update XXCOPY versions so that bugs are fixed and the behaviors adjusted to the more common Windows environments (which constantly evolve).

What i'm trying to avoid are XXCopy warn messages, that newbies that don't speak english will not understand. I know Robocopy very well but all my Batch files use XXCopy. Bye.
 

[Clo]

2sas2000

Hello !

• I don't use that soft, but I get your point alright.

• Since the programme is not localizable - it seems, according to that you tell - personally I would attempt to translate it, at least this annoying and incomprehensible message for your friends, if possible and in a “wild” way…

 KR
Claude
Clo

[sas2000]

 

if possible and in a “wild” way…

Hi Clo , good idea, i'll try it. Thanks.
 

[majkinetor !]

U should use FileMonitor & RegistryMonitor to find a cookie that xxcopy leaves behind.

Depending on protection level, it might be trivial or no.

BTW, I don't like this program, because of annoying messages.
I am sure you can find some alternative for your backup job sas.

[sas2000]

 

BTW, I don't like this program, because of annoying messages.

 
I'm agree with you, but it's a pity because XXCopy has great features.
Thanks .
 

[icfu]

What warning messages does XXCOPY have that you cannot disable?

Icfu

[Stitscher]

I also switched to Robocopy.
There are some nice GUIs for it.
http://www.sh-soft.com/front_content.php?idcatart=156
http://www.wintotal.de/softw/index.php?rb=43&id=2339

Stitscher

[majkinetor !]

@icfu

I want to desable all messages not related to acctual operation I want to do, like reminders, tips, credits and whatever it has....

I also would like to desable first time message witch types slowely over console simulating typewritter effect, as I want to use XXCopy as portabile console tool, and the last thing I want is to see this on every computer I run it.

[sas2000]

 

I also would like to desable first time message witch types slowely over console simulating typewritter effect

That's the terrible one..., it starts to appear between 60 days & 1 year after installation (each time that you run XXCopy) and simulates twice a slow typewritter effect.

================================================

 You have been using the XXCOPY Freeware Version for more than X days.

Since XXCOPY is a constantly evolving product, you should check the
XXCOPY home page every now and then and download the latest version.

http://www.xxcopy.com

You may use the XXCOPY Freeware for your personal use, free of charge,

1. if you install the XXCOPY program on a computer that is your own
personal property and you are the primary user of the computer,

2. if you transfer files between networked computers using XXCOPY,
all of the computers are also your own personal property.

If your usage of XXCOPY does not qualify for the Freeware license,
please acquire a valid license for the use of the XXCOPY product.

================================================
 
================================================
 
You have been using the XXCOPY Freeware Version for more than X days.

Since XXCOPY is a constantly evolving product, you should check the
XXCOPY home page every now and then and download the latest version.

http://www.xxcopy.com

You may use the XXCOPY Freeware for your personal use, free of charge,

1. if you install the XXCOPY program on a computer that is your own
personal property and you are the primary user of the computer,

2. if you transfer files between networked computers using XXCOPY,
all of the computers are also your own personal property.

If your usage of XXCOPY does not qualify for the Freeware license,
please acquire a valid license for the use of the XXCOPY product.

================================================
 

 
And if you use Batch files that run XXCopy 40 or 50 times...

IMHO the best solution could be to be able to change XXCopy installation date value, so that the trick could be used on future versions.
 

[ZoSTeR]

You might want to poke around in

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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\vwintab.exe.

[majkinetor !]

You might want to poke around in

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2sas
The best would be to contatct the authors and suggest removal of such annoying messages, or quit using it. There is always solution to crack the damn thing though...

IMHO the best solution could be to be able to change XXCopy installation date value, so that the trick could be used on future versions.

It is not so good solution as date is important part of all operations in OS. But sometimes you have to do it this way. Sometimes it is enough to just change the system date, but sometimes it requires detecting the installation cookie witch recorded the date. In first case, I use this batch script (I can not test now if XXCOPY fall into this category as I deleted damn thing as soon as I saw typewritting)

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;GuiBox /H0   - hide console window
setlocal ENABLEEXTENSIONS
::******************************************************************
:: PURPOSE: Change date, run application,  return date.
:: 
:: ARGS:     %1 date;   %2 application path;
::
::
:: NOTE:     For evaluation programs.
:: EXAMPLE:  SetDate 24.04.2005 "c:\program files\evapp.exe"
::
::
:: Created by Miodrag M Milic on Win XP SP1 [05]
::******************************************************************

set APP=%2
set NEWDATE=%1
set OLDDATE=%DATE:~4%

date %NEWDATE%
%APP%
date %OLDDATE%
exit

In your case since console tool is in question you would do it in your script before first run, and return date after last run. I used this script for GUI tools that are not run in other scripts, for instance Application Mover by Funduc Software for witch you can just change the shortcut and run it forever (+AHK = -splashscreen)

[sas2000]

2majki & ZoSTeR

Solved , thanks .

[majkinetor !]

So, can you share solution?