Question about .exe cracks and etc. for programs.

Discussion in 'Computers and Technology' started by WildSnorlax, Apr 11, 2010.

  1. WildSnorlax

    WildSnorlax Level IV

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    Okay so I remember asking about upgrading Photoshop to CS4 here like a year or so ago, and instead of getting a serial key I was told I can just get a .exe crack and simply replace the original one in the photshop directory. So I did, I can't remember who but someone helped me and my crack has been working ever since.

    Now here's my question, when I run the program and what not, will it alter the crack? So if I copy the crack.exe somewhere else, and use it on another computer to crack photoshop or something, would the crack.exe still work, or has it been tampered with simply because I was using it? I don't know if it makes sense :S
     
  2. Zer0

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    Nah, should work. Running the program won't change the .exe.
     
  3. Junior

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    Zer0 is spot on (When isn't he?:p)

    There is no limit as to how many times you can use that cracked .exe file - How else would they be able to distribute it on the internet ;)


    Just be careful when looking for new ones (if you need too).
    Over the years I've had a few nasty viruses out of it.. Luckily, I was smart enough to download on a computer specifically for downloading and it didn't matter.