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This article will tell you how to crack software (cracking software will allow it to run without a optical disc and is extremely useful on laptops). This activity is illegal if you do not own a copy of the game and in some places is illegal even if you do, so please check your local laws before proceeding.

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Steps

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    Find the crack on the internet for the piece of software you wish to crack, http://www.freeinfosociety.com is a good site to download cracks from as many crack websites contain viruses, most torrents and p2p can also be used to find cracks.
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    Make a back up of the software's program files (in case you get a "bad" crack or make a mistake) If you don't know what a program file is then it is recommended you learn a little more before patching & cracking software.
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    Copy the crack you downloaded then paste it in the program folder containing the software's executable file(this is the file used to start the software)
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    If it asks you if it can replace the file click yes.
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    The new file is the one you need to use from now on, that's it done!
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    Some cracks have an installer that you will need to paste in the .exe folder and then activate to modify the .exe.
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  • This article is for educational purposes.
  • Please note that cracking a program, using a cracked program without the permission of owner is illegal. Always use programs after buying proper license.
  • Cracking is an extensive topic, if you require more technical details try http://www.hackcanada.com/blackcrawl/hack/howtocrk.txt

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