Bobasaur - yes in most cases you do get that kinda of guarentee just because of the type of security they use. If you buy almost any other piece of software you get that assurance that if they go bankrupt you will still be able to use their software. The new Activation Protection Scheme removes that security (and no I'm not saying CL is the only company with this issue - however two wrongs don't make a right)... Think about this: You format your C drive, however the Activiation Server and Curious Labs have gone bust. How do you now get to use your software since you can't activate it anymore. Because there is no legal statement in the EULA or anywhere that states that Curious Labs or their owners will supply you with an Activation Removal method - you have no legal standing to force the owners of Curious Labs to allow you to continue using their software. Just because Steve has said he will support you - it means nothing... after all, he will be out of a job... I'm not saying he is a lier, but he might not be in a position to influence anything if they go down the drain. Now to some loss of money will not be much - but for some others you will be looking at anywhere up to a week to two weeks wages. I know I wouldn't like that myself. WiNC