How to limit windows application to install only one computer using c#?

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I am about to setup my first windows application which is built in C# Visual studio 2010 to my customer. I want to limit usage to only one computer per installation, but I do't know how to do that.

Can anyone guide me on how I might accomplish this?

Posted 14-Mar-12 11:30am

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**R. Giskard Reventlov** · Answer 1 · 2012-03-14T11:57:00

Solution 1

Quick Google found this[^].

Posted 14-Mar-12 11:57am

R. Giskard Reventlov

MehdiNaseri · Answer 2 · 2012-03-14T13:53:00

1 - Your program should make a unique ID based on user computer hardware. You can use this article:
Searching for a reliable hardware ID

2 - User should send this code to your mail, then you send him/her, the activation serial number.
But it’s better to make a website. Then user can enter his Hardware ID and your website can give him/her the activation code after checking hardware serial number and other criteria.