File Activation Delphi 2016 ✓

type TLicenseData = packed record Magic: Integer; // Constant identifier, e.g., $4C494345 ('LICE') Version: Byte; // License format version UserName: array[0..99] of Char; ProductCode: TGUID; ExpirationDate: TDateTime; FeatureMask: Int64; HardwareIDHash: array[0..63] of Char; // Base64 of machine hash Signature: array[0..255] of Byte; // RSA signature (2048-bit) end; Your activation server (or a simple Delphi tool you keep in-house) signs the file. You will need a private key (e.g., from OpenSSL). For brevity, assume you have a SignData function that uses RSA-SHA256.

// Recreate the data that was signed DataToVerify := BytesOf(License.UserName) + BytesOf(License.ProductCode) + BytesOf(License.ExpirationDate) + BytesOf(License.FeatureMask) + BytesOf(License.HardwareIDHash); SetLength(StoredSignature, SizeOf(License.Signature)); Move(License.Signature, StoredSignature[0], SizeOf(License.Signature)); File Activation Delphi 2016

// Verify Magic Header if License.Magic <> $4C494345 then Exit; type TLicenseData = packed record Magic: Integer; //

Start with a simple version, then iteratively add layers: encryption, obfuscation, and revocation. The market for well-protected Delphi applications is thriving, and a robust file activation strategy is your first line of defense. Need help implementing file activation for your legacy Delphi 2016 project? Consider consulting with a Delphi security expert or leveraging Embarcadero’s official licensing partners. // Recreate the data that was signed DataToVerify

function IsLicenseValid(const LicenseFilePath: string): Boolean; var LicenseStream: TFileStream; License: TLicenseData; DataToVerify: TBytes; StoredSignature: TBytes; PublicKey: TArray<Byte>; // embedded in your app's resources CurrentHardwareID: string; begin Result := False; if not FileExists(LicenseFilePath) then Exit; LicenseStream := TFileStream.Create(LicenseFilePath, fmOpenRead); try if LicenseStream.Read(License, SizeOf(TLicenseData)) <> SizeOf(TLicenseData) then Exit;

begin Application.Initialize; Application.Title := 'MyApp'; if not IsLicenseValid(ExtractFilePath(ParamStr(0)) + 'license.key') then begin ShowMessage('Invalid or missing license file. Application will now exit.'); Exit; end;