## Getting Started With SoftwareShield

Thank you for using the SoftwareShield System.

Once you have installed the Demo Edition of the SoftwareShield System, you will be able to try out all of its features in your particular environment. Feel free to test it by integrating it into your applications to research its licensing and copy protection capabilities or simply review the functionality by examining the example programs, sample code and sample licenses provided with the installed package.

Either way - you will find SoftwareShield to be simple to use, flexible and provide some of the most secure licensing available in the software industry today.

SoftwareShield allows you to focus on what you do best - making good software. That frees you to rely on the SoftwareShield System to ensure that your customers adhere to your license agreement and hackers are kept at bay for as long as possible.

### Where to Start Reading

We suggest you read front to back the following two key sections:

1. First, thoroughly read Developing Applications Using The SoftwareShield System to give you a high level overview of what the system does.

2. Next, read the SoftwareShield System Feature Guide to get a deeper understanding of all the features available to you.

Once you have done this background reading you will be well prepared to dive into the rest of the system wherever you feel comfortable.

Once you are satisfied that the SoftwareShield System has all the features and functionality that your organization needs, have a look at how to Activate Your Copy of the SoftwareShield DRM Kit

While you are researching the SoftwareShield System - make frequent use of the three main methods of getting on-line help provided for you and your developers, refer to the Get Help section.