MacroQuest64

I looked all over to see if this question was answered before but anyway here goes...

What does MQ2Auth really use to see the uniqueness of your computer? And would it be possible to make it to be more tolerant?

I have compiled MacroQuest two different times for this computer alone. One day I munged my XP install that I had to reload the OS. MQ no more workie.

Re-registered for VS Online Trial (Yes I own Visual Studio, but its VS _5_, not 6 or .net), uploaded the new mq2auth header file, compiled, had fun with Macroquest for a few hours. Well, I decided it was about time to patch my swiss cheese, so I installed XP Service Pack 1. Now I am again no longer authorized. Both the old compile and the newer compile don't work.

Again, I'm just wondering what the MQAuth really is? Is it kernel offsets generated for your Windows install, checksums of system files, etc? If it is __only__ for preventing every l4m3r in the world from downloading a zip file with a working binary, could it perhaps do something more along the lines of MAC address, hard drive S/N, etc?

<lame joke>Then again, my real motive is that I am tired of signing up for spam-me hotmail accounts</lame joke>

Guess I didn't have to keep making new email addys, M$ lets you keep using the same old addy LMAO.

The whole point MQ2Auth works is because people dont know how it works other then the devs, and it will stay that way to avoid the release of binaries, and keeping some noobs out.

I suppose I should clarify some things. I don't think you realize that you are arguing with someone with the same opinion as you.

could it perhaps do something more along the lines of MAC address, hard drive S/N, etc?

I can write code. I can read code. If the MQ2Auth system isn't an integral part, I could probably (with time) hack a binary for myself that wouldn't flinch every time I patched my swiss cheese. I however do not know how to change my hard drive's serial number. Therefore, a theoretical MQ2Auth that used something of that nature would be no less n00b proof than ...

Judging by opinions around here, I suppose MQ2Auth really is artifically necessary then.

I am not complaining. I am not telling anyone what to do. I am not saying things should be done in such and such way I was asking a question for education's sake.

Anyway, this project has perked my interest. When I upgrade my VS, perhaps I'll see what I can hack up for myself. Hey, if I ever pull it off, maybe I'll email devs some code (what Open Source is all about, right? =). I don't expect anything but hey, it might be interesting (at least to me).

Whats the point of the dumb ass poll?

ml2517 wrote:Whats the point of the dumb ass poll?

I was wondering the same thing. This seems like an intelligent guy with a valid question and equally valid reasons for wanting answers. The whole hard drive serial number bit makes perfect sense to me. However, the what the hell is up with the douchebag poll?

cronic

I figured he was just a dumbass myself when i glanced at the poll... who knows.