Retrovave,

there are different methods used, you can open your Exe in notepad ++ search for "nalpeiron" then you will know if this method is used. It was the severs SM was using. They can perform many things such as Analytics, and probably also things you do not really want to know." Big Brother is Watching You " The Licence activation has normally a time frame in the file that has been generated, it also contacts the licence server for validation on startup. the licence server can also contact registered licences and shut these down. You Can check up there site to find out more about the methods used.