1, software activation code
Some software will add password programs and use activation codes in order to make their software face a specific group of people. Only by entering the correct password can you use this software normally. It's like locking a software with a lock. Only people with keys can use this software.
The activation code is a password set by the manufacturer. (The developer adds a verification module to the software according to the requirements of the manufacturer). Because this way can effectively control users and maximize the benefits of some charged products.
2, the game activation code
In order to test their own game products, find all kinds of bugs in the game and balance the various systems of the game, the game company will conduct some small-scale internal testing before the public beta. In order to control the scope of the test and prevent some bugs or other temporary problems of the game from being known by a large number of players, which will have a serious negative impact on the game, game manufacturers usually issue activation codes to achieve this. Only by activating the game account can you enter the game during the test.
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Activation code is not everything. The generation of activation code is actually a kind of data encryption. How to make the generated activation code effective and difficult for others to copy and crack is the biggest common problem of activation code.
If the compiler of activation code is deciphered, the activation code generated under this compiler will lose its due value, and the enterprise will pay a huge price for it.
If it is an activation code of a software type, it is generally obtained by purchasing genuine copies or through various official activities of the software.
At present, the ways to obtain the activation code are: official website directly issuing numbers (mainly for official activities), official cooperative media issuing numbers, official cooperative associations issuing numbers and publicity activities issuing numbers. With the maturity of online games, some trading platforms also appear to sell activation codes.
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