Paul, one good techneque I have used for really small files is actually IN the exe it self (as part of the resource data), then I just pull them out as I need them. This means, no files need to be hidden on the Harddrive and no admin issues. It works well for me....just remember to clean the file up afterwards ;-)
Jeremy -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeremy North Sent: Tuesday, 3 June 2003 17:12 To: Multiple recipients of list delphi Subject: Re: [DUG]: hiding a file Make it a requirement for the user to have administration rights for installation. Common with a lot of applications now days. Especially since win 2000. JED [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 03/06/2003 09:07:56 AM: > Hi all > > I am planning to use OnGuard to provide rudimentary protection of some > software but am trying to figure out where to put an opaquely named > registration file. I thought maybe put in amongst the System32 files > but am > concerned about whether that is possible if the user is doe not have admin > rights. > > Has anybody any suggestions - all welcomed ... > > Paul Lowman > > > (I posted this offtopic but got bounced - anyone know why that might > be ?) > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- > New Zealand Delphi Users group - Delphi List - [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Website: http://www.delphi.org.nz > To UnSub, send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with body of "unsubscribe delphi" > Web Archive at: http://www.mail-archive.com/delphi%40delphi.org.nz/ This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- New Zealand Delphi Users group - Delphi List - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.delphi.org.nz To UnSub, send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body of "unsubscribe delphi" Web Archive at: http://www.mail-archive.com/delphi%40delphi.org.nz/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand Delphi Users group - Delphi List - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.delphi.org.nz To UnSub, send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body of "unsubscribe delphi" Web Archive at: http://www.mail-archive.com/delphi%40delphi.org.nz/
