It's not like this topic hasn't been beaten into the ground or anything, but ... Couldn't DISAGREE more. That would just be one more example of making life difficult for the honest user. The warez people will just hack the updates just like they do the original version. It does nothing to slow piracy. Also, some people do NOT want to register ... you should not be forced to register. Obviously CL and other companies can demand what they want, but it doesn't make it right. As a software publisher myself, I do sympathize with CL and others, but the simple fact is copy-protection schemes are a joke, and they simple inconvenience the honest user. Look at the nightmare taking place with the music industry. 2 cents deposited.