Sometimes, activation files are complemented by registry entries to avoid excessive file I/O or to hide activation tokens. Delphi’s TRegistry class (in System.Win.Registry ) allows reading/writing values under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\YourApp . A common pattern is to store a partial activation token in the registry and another portion in a file, making duplication more difficult.
Handling File Activation in Delphi 2016 – Quick Guide File Activation Delphi 2016
licensemanager.exe /silent /import C:\path\to\reginfo.txt File Activation Delphi 2016
: Security software often flags activation files as "cracks." You must add an exclusion for the Delphi folder or temporarily disable Windows Defender to prevent the license from being deleted on reboot. File Activation Delphi 2016