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Abstract

A method for reducing unauthorized software use includes supplying a first authorization code with the software. The first authorization code enables the software on a computer for use by a user for an initial authorized period upon entry by the user. The user is required to contact the representative for retrieval of an additional authorization code. The software is operable during a subsequent authorization period beyond the initial authorization period without further or continual communication with the representative following entry of the additional authorization code. The user chooses manual or electronic registration and provides registration information to the representative prior to retrieval of the additional authorization code. The registration information includes computer specific information. The additional authorization code is communicated to the software upon the registration information indicating that the software has not been previously registered or upon the registration information matching a portion of previously provided registration information.

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