Activation Key Storage Utility

[Solaris17]

I only suggested multi core because when i hash my utility dvd iso's their 8GB or so in size so it usually locks the program (havent tried yours yet) or can take some minutes.

 

[Kreij]

Since the hash algorithms use a stream for input I'm not sure if I can break it into chucks and multi-thread it. I'll look into it.

I coded a progress indicator and it was epic fail. lol
It should be done tomorrow since I found my "Write good threaded code hat" and put it on.

 

[Solaris17]

Since the hash algorithms use a stream for input I'm not sure if I can break it into chucks and multi-thread it. I'll look into it.

I coded a progress indicator and it was epic fail. lol
It should be done tomorrow since I found my "Write good threaded code hat" and put it on.

something simple maybe? like a .giof that is displayed when it starts and exited when it stops?

like so. this is what i ment by orb but i was thinking ps3 i suppose its more of a circle.

 

[Kreij]

Yeah, I can do that. The problem I had was going brain dead and trying to cross-access things from threads when I know better than to try that. lol

 

[Solaris17]

the simplest methods are often well simple and all that is needed

 

[Kreij]

It's a simple thing, I was just trying to cram a little coding in before the end of the day at work.
Didn't work as planned, and I didn't want to be late for going home.
I didn't take the code home with me as I really had more interesting in relaxing and drinking beer tonight than thoughtful code development.
Sometimes you just need to trade APIs for malt and hops.

 

[Kreij]

Here's version 0.0.2 for you all to beat up on.

Fixes for the problems Sol found, and a busy indicator when hashing.

For next version I added a label to display the time it takes to create the Cryptographic hash.
The hasher does run in a seperate thead than the app, so the system may utilize another core to run it.
My rig (in specs) did a 4.5GB mpeg in 52 seconds.

Still pondering import/export.
What do we need import and export for? Why would you want to do that? It sort of defeats the whole concept of being "secure".
Input please.

More ideas also, please.

Original Key-Z exe and images pulled from OP.
Updates to OP when it's reasonably stable and has most of the features.

@Digi : I have not forgotten about your save/load from FTP suggestion. Looking into best approaches.

 

[Kreij]

I'll put 0.0.3 out in a few days. I'm still looking into stuff.
I would also like input for the import/export.

 

[Solaris17]

Import/Export throw an error about not being implemented. Other then that im having a hard time finding things wrong though i can do more testing at a later date. Perhaps make im/ex into simple menu items so when you click on them nothing happens until implemented?

The reason i think import/export is a good idea is because others like myself want physical copies in an easy place. For example I have all my keys on a notpad doc. But Iv also printed it and keep it in a safe with my other important documents. This way if my HDD fails I lose a box to a basement flood or otherwise dont have access to the original source and or machine failure i Have the paper with the keys on it. Just because exporting isnt safe doesnt mean that the kes still arent secured ya know? sure someone might be able to high jack your program if you leave it open jack your keys and run off but they could do that anyway if your already in it. even with or without import export the ability to write down keys isnt gone.

 

[Kreij]

Here's version 0.0.3

Just added the hash time and versioning in the titlebar.

Still pondering Imp/Exp.
Don't really see the benefit of an import as if you have a backup of the key-z file you can just use that (which also negates the need for an export).

Maybe just a print option for a hard copy instead of Imp/Exp?
Also, an automatic backup of the key-z file to a secondary location if you have one set?

 

[Solaris17]

thats a good point id personally be ok with that.

 

[Kreij]

Print engine is almost complete. It's a little rough, but I can make it purdy™ after it gets some stability testing on a variety of printers (that means you guys. lol)
I'll also add the option for a secondary backup when data is saved.

Any more suggestions?

 

[Solaris17]

ill certainly play with it and give opinions.

 

[Kreij]

I never realized the personal cost of writing a utility. :/
Not for coding or testing ... for the beer !!

Next version up in a day or two.

 

[Solaris17]

I never realized the personal cost of writing a utility. :/
Not for coding or testing ... for the beer !!

Next version up in a day or two.

for me its ciggz. trying to find a comma can take almost 2 packs!

 

[Kreij]

Here's version 0.0.4
Added a print preview and print option (It's pretty crude at the moment, please test).
Added "Set Backup Dir" under the options menu item so you can set a secondary save location for the output file.

A big thanks to Sol for the icon !

 

[Solaris17]

works mint prints fine havent found any bugs other then random UI stuff.

other then the help menu no complaints seems to be working fine.

 

[Kreij]

The missalignment is only on the "new row". This shows up even in VS when editing. It's the default DataGridView settings for that class. Must be a MS "feature".

I think what you are seeing in the other picture is the grabber bar to resize the row header column horizontally. Another "feature"? lol

Sol, did you try generating a hash for your whole DVD? How long did it take?
I can't seem to find a good way to accurately mutli-thread that.

 

[Solaris17]

The missalignment is only on the "new row". This shows up even in VS when editing. It's the default DataGridView settings for that class. Must be a MS "feature".

I think what you are seeing in the other picture is the grabber bar to resize the row header column horizontally. Another "feature"? lol

Sol, did you try generating a hash for your whole DVD? How long did it take?
I can't seem to find a good way to accurately mutli-thread that.

it took 1:23sec for the ultimate ed (8GB) CPU usage never went above 7% and the app didnt make a second process.

Interestingly enough though. I had some problems running it. I had to click browse and generate a few times before it would do anything. Though it seems to be working now. I di fin an interesting problem though thrugh further testing. hitting cancel irritates it.

Spoiler

See the end of this message for details on invoking 
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.InvalidOperationException: This BackgroundWorker states that it doesn't support cancellation. Modify WorkerSupportsCancellation to state that it does support cancellation.
   at System.ComponentModel.BackgroundWorker.CancelAsync()
   at Key_Z.Form1.cancelHashButton_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mevent)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
   at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.225 (RTMGDR.030319-2200)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v4.0.30319/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
Key-Z
    Assembly Version: 0.0.4.0
    Win32 Version: 0.0.4.0
    CodeBase: file:///E:/User/Downloads/Key-Z_0_0_4.exe
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
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System.Drawing
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
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System
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.1 built by: RTMRel
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
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************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
    <system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.

that happened when trying to cancel the op

 

[Kreij]

The hashing runs in another thread (as you can see by the error you got), but doesn't re-launch another process.

Fixed the cancelling problem. I was going to use thread reporting for the busy wheel and then decided against it, so I shut off report progress and must have turned off "supports cancelling" accidentally too. DOH !!

 

[Solaris17]

The hashing runs in another thread (as you can see by the error you got), but doesn't re-launch another process.

Fixed the cancelling problem. I was going to use thread reporting for the busy wheel and then decided against it, so I shut off report progress and must have turned off "supports cancelling" accidentally too. DOH !!

well if its all fixed up then knock up a help and about and this should be golden. iv beat the shit out of it and cant find anything else

 

[CrackerJack]

Neat Tool Kreij!

@Sol's Problem, That error shows a backgroundworker error.. due to cancellation not being enabled.

edit: lol sorry slow post

 

[Kreij]

Any thought on how to do a help file? Windows Help suck harder than a hooker on steroids.

 

[Solaris17]

Any thought on how to do a help file? Windows Help suck harder than a hooker on steroids.

hmmmm maybe integrate your own HTML Esq type of page?

 

[CrackerJack]

hmmmm maybe integrate your own HTML Esq type of page?

good idea... or use PDF.