Here is a list of steps you can take to validate the license for the software you are using:
- Check the software's documentation: The software's documentation, such as the user manual or the "about" section, should contain information about the software's license.
- Look for a license key: Some software requires a license key to be entered in order to validate the license. This key is usually provided when the software is purchased.
- Contact the software vendor: If you are unsure about the software's license, you can contact the software vendor and ask them to confirm the license.
- Check the software's website: The software's website may have information about the license, such as a link to the software's license agreement.
- Check for a license management system: Some software comes with a built-in license management system that allows you to view and manage the software's license.
- Check the system properties : In some cases, the license details are saved in the properties of the software, you can check it out by right click on the software and select properties.
- Check the registries : Some software keeps the license information in the registries, you can check it out by running regedit and search for the software name.
- Use a license validation tool : Some software vendors provide a tool to validate the license, you can use it to check if the license is valid or not.