摘要 |
A software application installation method installs a software application on a device such that the installed application can only be activated on said device. Thereto, an authorization application is installed as well on the device. During installation, the authorization application generates a software release code that is stored in a first and a second memory location, of which at least one is a memory location not accessible to a user. When the software application is later activated on the device, the authorization application compares the software release codes stored in said two memory locations. The application is only started if the software release codes correspond. Further, an authorization verification method is disclosed. A second party may verify the legitimacy of the installed application by storing device specific identification data and application specific installation data when a first connection is established and later comparing said data if a second or further connection is established.
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