Global Garde™ Highlights
- Global Garde™ works on all file types (excluding mp3), not just exe files.
- Content is bonded to the end-users computer
- End-user can make copies, but copies will only work on authenticated computer.
- End user can make backup copies.
- Copy passed to another end-user will only work on original authenticated computer.
- End-users can purchase additional license codes.
- Works on any media (CD-ROM, Blu-Ray, DVD-ROM, USB, Flash, Tape, etc.).
- Works on replicated or duplicated media.
- Transparent to the end-user.
- Compatible with Windows XP/Windows Vista/Mac OS X 10 or later.
Options
- Start/Stop Date – program/files will on function on/after start date and/or until stop date.
- Runtimes – Allow the program to run a specific number of times and the program will ‘self
destruct’, rendering it unusable.
- Authentication – During Installation only, re-authenticate at pre-determined intervals or random
intervals, or combination of installation and pre-determined/random intervals.
- Transfer installations – move to another computer.
One-time encoder – your clients can encode their content before sending them to your facility.
- Additional installations – each disc can be installed to a single computer or multiple computers.
- Downloadable –encoded files can also be distributed via the Internet (additional license codes
required).
Global Garde™ Customer FAQ
My client uses an installer to install their content to the end-user’s hard drive, what is the process?
If your client uses an installer (MSI, InstallShield, etc.) then it needs to be handled differently. Your client
needs to send you their files before putting them into an installer so Global Garde™ can properly protect
the files. If your client doesn’t want to send you their files, then they can use the one-time encoder
option; your client can directly install Global Garde™ on their files using their computers and send you
the protected version ready to begin the mastering process.
My client doesn’t use any .exe files, can they still use Global Garde™?
Yes. Global Garde™ will still create a FirstRun.EXE file that needs to be run first to bond the content to
the end-user’s computer. FirstRun.EXE requires Internet access to complete the authentication process.
My client uses non-standard exe files, is that a problem?
Maybe. Global Garde™ uses high order fuzzy math (Quantum Physics) coupled with Microsoft compliant
standard EXE files to achieve its amazing level of protection. However, occasionally non-standard EXE
files will not be encoded correctly (usually resulting in encoder error). IF that does happen, then we
need to examine your client’s raw files to develop a patch that will work for your client. (90% of nonstandard
EXE issues are resolved within 48 hours).
What information is collected of the end-user during the authentication process?
The authentication process collects the end-user’s IP Address, Date/Time authentication was used, & End-user’s e-mail address.
Are there any files types that won’t work with Global Garde™?
Global Garde™ will work with any file type; however there are some file types that currently have
limited support due to licensing agreements; mp3. Currently we do not encode mp3 files due to legal
constraints.
Does Global Garde™ protect pdf files?
Yes
Does the client (or us) have to modify any files?
No. Do not modify the autorun.ini, FirstRun.EXE should not be placed in the autorun.ini.
How much space is required on the CD, DVD, USB Drive, Flash Drive, etc.?
Version 1.30 & up only requires 100Kb – 300Kb of space!
Basic Overview
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