Nowhere does it say you can only install poser 5 three times IN YOUR ENTIRE LIFE!! This protection is set up to avoid people buying Poser 5, and giving it out to 5-10 friends within 3 days of purchase. As shocking as it sounds this happens a lot. Any legitimate re-installs (even up to 20 times) should have no problems. I support everyone's right to an opinion, but it's this kind of sensationalism that's treating CL really unfairly. Kupa and the guys over at CL have shown constant support for the community through it's entire life, and this isn't treating them fairly. be nice. If anyone has a good idea how unlawful re-installs can be avoided I would welcome suggestions for our Product! :) Honestly, I would. Piracy is a big problem for the whole community, especially if it forces us to take measurements that hinder getting licenses set up. Cobalt... No you do not need a network connected machine. You can save a copy of the challenge code/file onto a floppy disk, and send it to CL through e-mail from another computer (whichever one you used to post to the forum!) cheers, -Josh