What is CRACK/KEYGEN/PATCH/Hook in the World of Pirated Software
Maybe there are some of you all who want to know what crack, keygen, patch and others are, well in this article i will discuss everything related to that.
So of course for those of you who want to know you can see the explanation below, I hope this is very useful for you to understand what are those.
1. What is Crack?
- Crack can briefly be interpreted as an original file that was successfully torn / destroyed and rebuilt with a programming system or files that were successfully edited from the software you want to activate. Crack itself adds some string code in the edited files. So of course this is illegal because you edit the original files so that the features in the software that you should pay to get it instead become free.
How it works :
- Usually Crack will be copied and then pasted manually into the folder data or directory of the software, that's what distinguishes crack from others.
2. What is Keygen?
- Keygen is a set of keys obtained for breaking into a software product in question and entering all these keys into a generator table that was deliberately created to make it easier for users who have the keygen to use it.
How it works :
- Usually if you want to use it. The most software can still be run at the same time using the keygen. There is a “Generate ‘ button to create a key and usually contains a textbox to enter a "username/email". this is usually done to make it look more professional.
3. What is a Patch?
- Patch itself is a program that has been made in such a way. Where Patch is the same as Crack because Patch is part of the crack itself but more automatic. you have to move the Crack files to where the software data folder is manually., that's Crack, while Patches sometimes don't need to move them to where the software data folder is. you can run it directly wherever the Patch is. and only by pressing the "Patch ” button that has been provided then the Crack results will be directly transferred to where the data folder that has been patched is located.
How it works :
- You can use patches easily, just one click then the software will be patched into a full version, but there are some patches which must enter a username / email. back again it depends on the hacker who made that patch.
4. What is Reg Key ?
- REG Key or what we can recognize as registry Key. Is a registry file that has been edited in such a way as to add a string Code to the files, so this is simpler than Patch, you can open Reg Key files from anywhere, whether you open it from Drive D: or partition C:, it's the same thing.
How it works :
- Just open it with a double click. When there is a notification, just click ok then automatically the code string in the reg key file will change the contents of the original reg file that has been embedded in the windows background.
5. What is License Key/Serial Number/Serial Key/Registration Code?
- License Key itself is almost the same as crack, it's just that usually this license is obtained between modifying / searching by decompressing the software to the ins and outs of the code, or server, or it could also be with the license key obtained from a giveaway program or special key, so it can be used more than hundreds to thousands of laptops/computers.
- The significant difference in the license key / serial number / serial key / registration key or code is based on the short length of the numbers and the presence of letters in the characters.
How it works :
- Just like buying an original/original key. Just open the software. Then enter the key on the registration page.
6. What is a License File/Reg File/Serial File ?
- Just like license keys and the like. it's just that this one is in the form of a file. So this is not a raw number / letter. so usually in some software usually allows you to enter the license file to activate the software, let's just say as avg antivirus, they use system license files as one of the activation methods.
- So it can be said that this License / Reg / Serial File is a file that contains an activation code information and this file must not be lost because this file can and is useful for activating a software.
How it works :
- Usually, you just need to search and enter the license file through the software who using this method to activate the software.
7. What is Hook?
- Hook is a program of *.dll files made to replace the original *.dll files, in some large software they usually place evidence or activation results when the user has entered the key or license key in the program, well the effect will affect the *.dll files, now these *.dll files are what irresponsible people try to manipulate and make thousands of copies of *.dll files from the activation results of the program.
How it works :
- Just like a crack, the *.dll file must be moved to the target data folder only and the program can be run immediately, usually the effect will be seen that the software is suddenly activated.
It is indeed easier with the Full version. but you have to know. illegal programs will be completely illegal because you overwhelm the developers with your ways. you will indeed not be reported for using illegal programs on your laptop/computer. But on the other hand, it is the developers who will stop updating the latest version of the software, so you will not find the best features of their software anymore.
There is no positive side that you can get from using illegal programs. Actually, you can still use their programs without having to use illegal programs because most of them provide a trial mode / free time to try. If you want to use it first then try the trial mode. If you find it suitable for your daily work then use the pro version by purchasing it. Buying means you have supported the developer to update the bug or gap in their software.
And also. Crack. Patch. Keygen and license key/serial Number and the like are made based on a string of keys/code taken usually to create a virus. The Hacker usually provide a file/code that is inserted in the illegal program.
Indeed, the main goal is to make the illegal program work normally and you will get the pro version. But besides this. There is a program that will deliberately run and snoop on your personal data. Even illegal programs that have been inputted can be prone to retrieval of personal data. And prone to where viruses nest. So don't be surprised if sometimes your laptop/computer suddenly goes blank. Then there is bluescreen. And files / Internet Explorer suddenly stops on your laptop / computer.
So. STOP using illegal programs and switch to the original program. Even though it's expensive. But at least you are safe and protected from any various antivirus. Also you can support the developer of the software to continue to develop more updates to that software.