Activation Key Storage Utility - Page 7

Kreij · Jun 2, 2011, 10:51 PM

Hmmm ... PDF would look nice, but would mean another file to tag along with the app. I'd rather avoid that as it makes it less portable.
Maybe just a rtf in a pop-up window.
Maybe just put the usage directions in the OP of this thread and link to it? (I'd have to clear that with W1zz though)
I'd like to keep the app as small as possible.

@Sol ... I forgot you sigged my bratwurst line. lol You're always welcome to come to WI for beer and brats anytime.

CrackerJack · Jun 2, 2011, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreij

Hmmm ... PDF would look nice, but would mean another file to tag along with the app. I'd rather avoid that as it makes it less portable.
Maybe just a rtf in a pop-up window.
Maybe just put the usage directions in the OP of this thread and link to it? (I'd have to clear that with W1zz though)
I'd like to keep the app as small as possible.

Well I was thinking along the line of embedded, Which shouldn't make it much larger (file size) depending on overall size of the PDF.

Kreij · Jun 2, 2011, 10:59 PM

I thought of that CJ, but then if I wanted to modify the help file I would have to re-release a version just for that.
I would also have to do that with a RTF window, that's why I was leaning toward a link to somewhere.

CrackerJack · Jun 2, 2011, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreij

I thought of that CJ, but then if I wanted to modify the help file I would have to re-release a version just for that.
I would also have to do that with a RTF window, that's why I was leaning toward a link to somewhere.

yea i didn't think of that.. Sol might be able to help you out on a location

Kreij · Jun 2, 2011, 11:04 PM

W1zz might not mind either, it's a little traffic generator.

Solaris17 · Jun 2, 2011, 11:06 PM

i dont think an embedded RTF would be a problem. just make sure its thurough and by the next program release you can update it with all the complaints you have. and no i could provide space if needed, also id love to take a trip out. im taking a week off soon ill see what your doing.

Kreij · Jun 3, 2011, 09:50 PM

Okay .... Put basic instruction in the OP of this thread. The next version (0.0.5) links to this thread in the help->content dialog.
I was going to just have a link that said "online help", but the more I can plaster the techPowerUp name in the app the better!

I also added a help->about dialog which contains the assembly information.
I tweaked the print engine so it sorts the keys/passwords by group, and after it runs the DataGridViews will be sorted in that manner also.

As always, any other ideas (functional or making it purdy™) will be considered and are greatly appreciated.

Kreij · Jun 6, 2011, 06:45 PM

Okay here is version 0.0.5

I added another tab page that performs encryption and decryption on files, and also allows you to enter text and encrypt it to a file. Encrypted files will always have a ".enc" extension (except the key/password file which is the ".kzf" extension).
I will update the OP once this version seems stable.
This does not create in-place encrypted files. It takes the original file (ie. myfile.txt) and creates an encrypted version of it (myfile.txt.enc). Both files will reside on your hard drive. If you decrypt "myfile.txt.enc" and the file "myfile.txt" already exists, it will be overwritten.

I also disabled the save button when not on either the key or password tabpage as I though it could generate consusion.

Please test thoroughly as there were existing code updates as well as new code.

Another new function in the works. Expect 0.0.6 in a couple of days.

Solaris17 · Jun 8, 2011, 07:50 PM

im not seeing any problems yet.

I was wondering however could you register your .enc with microsoft or something so that it is automatically opened with key-z? might be good for press if you manage to get them to document the extension.

Kreij · Jun 8, 2011, 10:12 PM

File associations are just a registry setting. I can put that in as an option in the options menu.
You don't need MS's approval.

The new function I am working on is another tab that allows you to generate random keys in the event you want them for software distribution.
It allows you to select number of segments, segment lengths and type of key and then shows you the total possible number of unique keys it can generate.
The file the keys are stored in are encrypted and use ".kzg" as the extension.
It functions fine now, but need work before it goes "live".
I'm sure anyone would ever use it, but it's a fun little coding exercise.

Solaris17 · Jun 8, 2011, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreij

File associations are just a registry setting. I can put that in as an option in the options menu.
You don't need MS's approval.

The new function I am working on is another tab that allows you to generate random keys in the event you want them for software distribution.
It allows you to select number of segments, segment lengths and type of key and then shows you the total possible number of unique keys it can generate.
It functions fine now, but need work before it goes "live".
I'm sure anyone would ever use it, but it's a fun little coding exercise.

I would use this!!

Kreij · Jun 8, 2011, 10:19 PM

Well okay then !

It also let's you "consume" keys, and flags them as consumed so that you do not re-use keys.
I need to add some kind of viewer yet, though, and make sure it does everything required by a software distributer.
All in all, it should not take too long (I hope).

I forgot to add I took a day off coding today ... so nothing will get done tonight.
Tonight's objective is "Drink Beer and Swim in Pool".

Solaris17 · Jun 8, 2011, 10:43 PM

i applaud you for this. This little nifty app has in a very short time turned into more then that. More like a needed utility.

Kreij · Jun 8, 2011, 10:48 PM

All this stuff is out there for free, it's just not packaged into a handy little app/utility that is easy to use, light weight and portable.

I'm gonna be rich selling this !!! .... oh wait...

Solaris17 · Jun 8, 2011, 10:56 PM

inb4 your famous

Kreij · Jun 8, 2011, 10:59 PM

lol ... once the KeyGen section gets put up, I'll need your input on features, Sol.

Solaris17 · Jun 8, 2011, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreij

lol ... once the KeyGen section gets put up, I'll need your input on features, Sol.

you got it.

Solaris17 · Jun 18, 2011, 06:20 PM

im waiting.

Kreij · Jun 20, 2011, 06:00 PM

I'm working on it. Crazy busy the last few days.

Solaris17 · Jun 20, 2011, 08:30 PM

i get ya dude. ill be at your door this afternoon ill bring a friend you can show us together.

Kreij · Jun 20, 2011, 10:38 PM

It's almost good for initial public testing of the keygen section.
I just have to finish up the ability to add more keys to an existing collection.
For example, if you generate 1000 keys and want to add 1000 more and make sure they are unique.

Hopefully I'll put up the next build tomorrow if all goes well.

Kreij · Jun 21, 2011, 08:31 PM

Okay ... here's 0.0.6
I'm not sure I like the keygen section the way it is. Comments on UI and usage appreciated.

Solaris17 · Jul 21, 2011, 07:01 PM

Sorry I havent been responding iv been pretty busy lately. I think it looks fine the way it is and i havent beat it much a UI change i reccomend is on the key generator tab a few of the boxes seem to missing borders like the others have examples of this are.

Has border:
File Name
Key segment (type)

No Border:
Key segment
key length
number of keys to gen
number of keys to use
additional keys

Kreij · Jul 22, 2011, 07:20 PM

What OS and theme are you using?
Those are just standard WinForm NumericUpDown controls and looks fine here at work on XP.
Can you post a screenshot?

Solaris17 · Aug 4, 2011, 04:35 AM

maybe it is my theme im currently running windows 7 x64 skinned.

Jun 2, 2011, 10:51 PM	#151
Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,117 (5.27/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,493 Times in 2,937 Posts System Specs	Hmmm ... PDF would look nice, but would mean another file to tag along with the app. I'd rather avoid that as it makes it less portable. Maybe just a rtf in a pop-up window. Maybe just put the usage directions in the OP of this thread and link to it? (I'd have to clear that with W1zz though) I'd like to keep the app as small as possible. @Sol ... I forgot you sigged my bratwurst line. lol You're always welcome to come to WI for beer and brats anytime. __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp

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Jun 2, 2011, 10:59 PM	#153
Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,117 (5.27/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,493 Times in 2,937 Posts System Specs	I thought of that CJ, but then if I wanted to modify the help file I would have to re-release a version just for that. I would also have to do that with a RTF window, that's why I was leaning toward a link to somewhere. __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp

Processor:	Intel Core 2 Quad QX9650 Extreme @ 3.0 GHz
Motherboard:	Asus Rampage Formula
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Memory:	8GB (4 x 2GB) Corsair Dominator PC2-8500
Video Card:	2 x Sapphire Radeon HD6970
Hard Disk:	2 x Seagate Barracuda 320GB in RAID 0
Optical Drive:	Sony DRU-120C DVD-RW
CRT/LCD Model:	Dell 3007WFP 30" LCD (2560 x 1600)
Case:	Thermaltake Armor w/ 250mm Side Fan
Sound Card:	SupremeFX 8ch Audio
PSU:	Thermaltake Toughpower 750W Modular
Software:	Win8 Pro x64 / Cat 12.10

Jun 2, 2011, 11:04 PM	#155
Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,117 (5.27/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,493 Times in 2,937 Posts System Specs	W1zz might not mind either, it's a little traffic generator. __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp

Jun 2, 2011, 11:06 PM	#156
Solaris17 Creator Solaris Utility DVD Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Reinacting scenes from platoon with Charlie Sheen Posts: 13,708 (4.83/day) Thanks: 4,366 Thanked 3,295 Times in 2,311 Posts System Specs	i dont think an embedded RTF would be a problem. just make sure its thurough and by the next program release you can update it with all the complaints you have. and no i could provide space if needed, also id love to take a trip out. im taking a week off soon ill see what your doing. __________________ I Made the Millionth post! \| "Please come to WI now so I can beat you over the head with a bratwurst."-Kreij PS3 mod 8500/8600GT Mod Guide Rebuild a Copperhead Heat Ware NF4 Ultra SLI Mod Solaris Utility DVD 4.0 Broken CPU pin guide Vista Mark

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Jun 3, 2011, 09:50 PM	#157
Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,117 (5.27/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,493 Times in 2,937 Posts System Specs	Okay .... Put basic instruction in the OP of this thread. The next version (0.0.5) links to this thread in the help->content dialog. I was going to just have a link that said "online help", but the more I can plaster the techPowerUp name in the app the better! I also added a help->about dialog which contains the assembly information. I tweaked the print engine so it sorts the keys/passwords by group, and after it runs the DataGridViews will be sorted in that manner also. As always, any other ideas (functional or making it purdy™) will be considered and are greatly appreciated. __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp Last edited by Kreij; Jun 4, 2011 at 01:13 PM.

Jun 8, 2011, 07:50 PM	#159
Solaris17 Creator Solaris Utility DVD Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Reinacting scenes from platoon with Charlie Sheen Posts: 13,708 (4.83/day) Thanks: 4,366 Thanked 3,295 Times in 2,311 Posts System Specs	im not seeing any problems yet. I was wondering however could you register your .enc with microsoft or something so that it is automatically opened with key-z? might be good for press if you manage to get them to document the extension. __________________ I Made the Millionth post! \| "Please come to WI now so I can beat you over the head with a bratwurst."-Kreij PS3 mod 8500/8600GT Mod Guide Rebuild a Copperhead Heat Ware NF4 Ultra SLI Mod Solaris Utility DVD 4.0 Broken CPU pin guide Vista Mark Last edited by Solaris17; Jun 8, 2011 at 08:14 PM.

Jun 8, 2011, 10:12 PM	#160
Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,117 (5.27/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,493 Times in 2,937 Posts System Specs	File associations are just a registry setting. I can put that in as an option in the options menu. You don't need MS's approval. The new function I am working on is another tab that allows you to generate random keys in the event you want them for software distribution. It allows you to select number of segments, segment lengths and type of key and then shows you the total possible number of unique keys it can generate. The file the keys are stored in are encrypted and use ".kzg" as the extension. It functions fine now, but need work before it goes "live". I'm sure anyone would ever use it, but it's a fun little coding exercise. __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp

Jun 8, 2011, 10:19 PM	#162
Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,117 (5.27/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,493 Times in 2,937 Posts System Specs	Well okay then ! It also let's you "consume" keys, and flags them as consumed so that you do not re-use keys. I need to add some kind of viewer yet, though, and make sure it does everything required by a software distributer. All in all, it should not take too long (I hope). I forgot to add I took a day off coding today ... so nothing will get done tonight. Tonight's objective is "Drink Beer and Swim in Pool". __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp Last edited by Kreij; Jun 8, 2011 at 10:34 PM.

Jun 8, 2011, 10:43 PM	#163
Solaris17 Creator Solaris Utility DVD Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Reinacting scenes from platoon with Charlie Sheen Posts: 13,708 (4.83/day) Thanks: 4,366 Thanked 3,295 Times in 2,311 Posts System Specs	i applaud you for this. This little nifty app has in a very short time turned into more then that. More like a needed utility. __________________ I Made the Millionth post! \| "Please come to WI now so I can beat you over the head with a bratwurst."-Kreij PS3 mod 8500/8600GT Mod Guide Rebuild a Copperhead Heat Ware NF4 Ultra SLI Mod Solaris Utility DVD 4.0 Broken CPU pin guide Vista Mark

Jun 8, 2011, 10:48 PM	#164
Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,117 (5.27/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,493 Times in 2,937 Posts System Specs	All this stuff is out there for free, it's just not packaged into a handy little app/utility that is easy to use, light weight and portable. I'm gonna be rich selling this !!! .... oh wait... __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp

Jun 8, 2011, 10:56 PM	#165
Solaris17 Creator Solaris Utility DVD Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Reinacting scenes from platoon with Charlie Sheen Posts: 13,708 (4.83/day) Thanks: 4,366 Thanked 3,295 Times in 2,311 Posts System Specs	inb4 your famous __________________ I Made the Millionth post! \| "Please come to WI now so I can beat you over the head with a bratwurst."-Kreij PS3 mod 8500/8600GT Mod Guide Rebuild a Copperhead Heat Ware NF4 Ultra SLI Mod Solaris Utility DVD 4.0 Broken CPU pin guide Vista Mark

Jun 8, 2011, 10:59 PM	#166
Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,117 (5.27/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,493 Times in 2,937 Posts System Specs	lol ... once the KeyGen section gets put up, I'll need your input on features, Sol. __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp

Jun 18, 2011, 06:20 PM	#168
Solaris17 Creator Solaris Utility DVD Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Reinacting scenes from platoon with Charlie Sheen Posts: 13,708 (4.83/day) Thanks: 4,366 Thanked 3,295 Times in 2,311 Posts System Specs	im waiting. __________________ I Made the Millionth post! \| "Please come to WI now so I can beat you over the head with a bratwurst."-Kreij PS3 mod 8500/8600GT Mod Guide Rebuild a Copperhead Heat Ware NF4 Ultra SLI Mod Solaris Utility DVD 4.0 Broken CPU pin guide Vista Mark

Jun 20, 2011, 06:00 PM	#169
Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,117 (5.27/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,493 Times in 2,937 Posts System Specs	I'm working on it. Crazy busy the last few days. __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp

Jun 20, 2011, 08:30 PM	#170
Solaris17 Creator Solaris Utility DVD Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Reinacting scenes from platoon with Charlie Sheen Posts: 13,708 (4.83/day) Thanks: 4,366 Thanked 3,295 Times in 2,311 Posts System Specs	i get ya dude. ill be at your door this afternoon ill bring a friend you can show us together. __________________ I Made the Millionth post! \| "Please come to WI now so I can beat you over the head with a bratwurst."-Kreij PS3 mod 8500/8600GT Mod Guide Rebuild a Copperhead Heat Ware NF4 Ultra SLI Mod Solaris Utility DVD 4.0 Broken CPU pin guide Vista Mark

Jun 20, 2011, 10:38 PM	#171
Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,117 (5.27/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,493 Times in 2,937 Posts System Specs	It's almost good for initial public testing of the keygen section. I just have to finish up the ability to add more keys to an existing collection. For example, if you generate 1000 keys and want to add 1000 more and make sure they are unique. Hopefully I'll put up the next build tomorrow if all goes well. __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp

Jul 21, 2011, 07:01 PM	#173
Solaris17 Creator Solaris Utility DVD Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Reinacting scenes from platoon with Charlie Sheen Posts: 13,708 (4.83/day) Thanks: 4,366 Thanked 3,295 Times in 2,311 Posts System Specs	Sorry I havent been responding iv been pretty busy lately. I think it looks fine the way it is and i havent beat it much a UI change i reccomend is on the key generator tab a few of the boxes seem to missing borders like the others have examples of this are. Has border: File Name Key segment (type) No Border: Key segment key length number of keys to gen number of keys to use additional keys __________________ I Made the Millionth post! \| "Please come to WI now so I can beat you over the head with a bratwurst."-Kreij PS3 mod 8500/8600GT Mod Guide Rebuild a Copperhead Heat Ware NF4 Ultra SLI Mod Solaris Utility DVD 4.0 Broken CPU pin guide Vista Mark

Jul 22, 2011, 07:20 PM	#174
Kreij Hardcore Monkey Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheeseland (Wisconsin, USA) Posts: 12,117 (5.27/day) Thanks: 591 Thanked 5,493 Times in 2,937 Posts System Specs	What OS and theme are you using? Those are just standard WinForm NumericUpDown controls and looks fine here at work on XP. Can you post a screenshot? __________________ Cloud (noun, singular): A dynamic arrangement of multiple potential single points of failure, with a user at one end and their data at the other. Get more tech news on a wide variety of topics at NextPowerUp

Aug 4, 2011, 04:35 AM	#175
Solaris17 Creator Solaris Utility DVD Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Reinacting scenes from platoon with Charlie Sheen Posts: 13,708 (4.83/day) Thanks: 4,366 Thanked 3,295 Times in 2,311 Posts System Specs	maybe it is my theme im currently running windows 7 x64 skinned. __________________ I Made the Millionth post! \| "Please come to WI now so I can beat you over the head with a bratwurst."-Kreij PS3 mod 8500/8600GT Mod Guide Rebuild a Copperhead Heat Ware NF4 Ultra SLI Mod Solaris Utility DVD 4.0 Broken CPU pin guide Vista Mark

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