BackyardEOS license validation without internet access

[atsidor]

I'm trying to run a trial of BackyardEOS on an ancient computer (don't ask but it's necessary!). The computer has an internet connection but I can't get it to connect to validate my license. I'm guessing because there are all sort of security certificate issues when trying to access the web with an out-of-date OS. Here's the error:

"License activation error! Internet access is required to activate a trial key."

Is there anyway around this limitation?

[admin]

What version of BYE?  Full numbers?

[atsidor]

It’s v3.1.3. I’m on Windows XP and that seemed to be supported I think?

[astroman133]

Um, version is 3.1.3. It is very old and I believe that any Trial license that is less than 30 days old will only work with 3.2.1 or the pre-release version of 3.2.2.

I do not know if it will even run on XP. You would need a low-level driver for the camera, the required version of the .NET framework and some required C/C++ runtime libraries from Microsoft. Hopefully, the admins will confirm this.

[atsidor]

Yes, I’ve got the camera driver (it’s an old EOS). the .NET framework and runtimes installed. BYE installed fine as well. I just get stuck at the license validation screen. I realize this is probably beyond what’s supported anymore...

[admin]

Trial will only work with most recent version.  You'll need a purchase key to validate on an old computer like this.  There is no way around this for the trial.