About older versions of the program

[corttex]

This is a hypothetical situation where the disk is fine, but I just want to restore the OS to a previous state, and I can't do it without the Internet or an emergency disk because the software is outdated. I don't know if other similar programs work on this principle - time limited, which I find a bit strange for this type of software.

[Froggie]

I don't know what's causing that msg you're receiving... a periodic timeout or a "call home" that tells it it's outdated.  Since their releases seem to be random, it may not be a timeout.

You might try removing the software, then re-installing it with your firewall blocking the main app that does the work.  If it's the call home that's causing the problem, that problem should disappear.

[corttex]

I think blocking with a firewall doesn't help because it is time limited. Let's say that for some reason I prefer an older version of the program that still works well, but I can't use it.

[aldist]

I think blocking with a firewall doesn't help because it is time limited. Let's say that for some reason I prefer an older version of the program that still works well, but I can't use it.

You are right, a firewall won't help because the time bomb is encoded in the binary.
This is a normal precaution of the developer to prevent you from using the free version when the paid version is released.
ISO is not covered by the time bomb.

[Noteaclaras]

Yes,
I fear that this protection is the warning that this great software will soon become paid

[Froggie]

...and if it's that great, as you say (and it is), doesn't it have some value to the developer?  And why is that a fear?  Are you not ready to pay for an excellent System protection application, especially is it's less expensive than any other on the market for the features that it offers?

I guess what I'm really saying is... why is a PAID excellent user application a bane for the users of that application?  You bought your computer... is it not worth something to protect it from the worst of the worst?

I believe it is...

[admin]

All of our software uses this mechanism, whether it's free or paid. Thanks.

[Noteaclaras]

...and if it's that great, as you say (and it is), doesn't it have some value to the developer?  And why is that a fear?  Are you not ready to pay for an excellent System protection application, especially is it's less expensive than any other on the market for the features that it offers?

I guess what I'm really saying is... why is a PAID excellent user application a bane for the users of that application?  You bought your computer... is it not worth something to protect it from the worst of the worst?

I believe it is...

Yes, it is a good free software, but if you have to pay for it, there are many other factors to analyze, and a lot of competitors

[Gork]

My only concern is that old image files created by old HBS versions which are no longer supported are accessible by the current HBS version. I would also prefer some free version of HBS always be available to me which would at least allow me read and restore access to my previously created image files. (Not just the emergency recovery image/USB drive.)

[admin]

We don't have enough manpower to deal with issues related to older versions, and we will only provide technical support for the latest version. The WinPE restore environment does not have this limitation, so you can keep a WinPE medium. Also even if we release a paid version in the future, we will always provide a free version and there will be no limitations on the restore features, and the new version will always be compatible with backup image files made by the old version. Of course we will consider removing it in future releases, if HBS is stable enough.