AI is ABSOLUTELY dumb.
I ask this:
Does uninstalling a local trial app, doing a PC upgrade (such as motherboard, CPU, GPU and RAM upgrades), moving you and your PC to a new location, getting a new router and IP, wiping the disk that the trial app resides in and reinstalling Windows and the trial app, reset its duration?
And it said this:
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No, completely wiping the disk and reinstalling Windows and the trial app after a PC upgrade, location change, and new router will likely not reset the trial duration of the app. Trial durations are typically tied to the unique identifier of the hardware or software and are not reset by reinstalling Windows or swapping out components.
Hereâs a breakdown:
- Hardware Changes:
Upgrading your motherboard, CPU, GPU, or RAM will likely invalidate your Windows activation key and may require reactivation, but it wonât reset the trial period of your software.
- Location and IP Changes:
Moving to a new location and getting a new router and IP address have no impact on the trial duration of your software.
- Disk Wipe and Reinstall:
Wiping the disk and reinstalling Windows will remove the trial app and all associated files, but the unique identifier of the app (and therefore its trial status) is likely stored elsewhere, possibly on the original installation media, in the cloud, or on the vendorâs servers.
- Trial Duration Logic:
Trial durations are typically determined by the software vendorâs licensing system. This system often relies on factors like the installation date, the unique ID of the hardware, or a combination of both.
- Reinstalling and Reactivation:
While you might need to reactivate Windows after major hardware changes, this reactivation process is separate from the trial duration of your apps.
- Potential Workarounds:
Some vendors may offer methods for resetting a trial period, such as contacting their support or using a specific reset tool. However, these methods are not automatic and require action from the user or vendor.
It has no IQ.
