Certainly should.. and does for me.. I wouldn't go by a thrift store PC to make judgements about about freshly installed software will run. I haven't noticed any SERIOUS problems.

No worries, I had them scanned, checked the resident memory software while running and even tracked all active DLLs. I wiped out the Temp directories and made sure nothing odd was loaded. The version was clean, no malware or anything destructive.

But downloading a non "plus" version is pointless considering i already had the non-plus version and want the extras that only the plus version has.

I agree with ZubaZ... The rights to that ObjectDock Plus installation were not transferred with the purchase of that computer, putting you in violation of the user agreement.  In order for you to legally use ObjectDock Plus on that system, you would need to purchase it yourself, instead of using someone else's license.

In regards to your technical difficulties, its unfortunate that you're having them.  I myself do not have that problem on my ObjectDock Plus installation.  I can assure you that the best way to eliminate the possibility that you're using a cracked or non-activated version is to purchase the software.  From there, we can proceed to further support your problem (if it persists).

Remember... you're not currently using a legal version of the software, so be cautious in how you approach this.

Not to be a total dick or anything, but you do have to see and digitally sign (ie click the I Accept button) the End User Agreement for it to have any legally binding effect.

At least I am pretty sure of that.

True that. The actual publishers of the software, Stardock in this case, have the right to deny him further service because he did not actually pay for it. He didn't, however, come across the software by illegal means.

It's like getting a donated computer from some big company like Pixar or something and it was loaded with a ton of programs like Maya, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, et cetera. Perhaps they are at fault for "sharing" their software but the person who receives the PC isn't. They may never be able to get critical updates or customer service and they certainly aren't allowed to distribute that software but there's nothing, legally speaking, to stop them from using it.

Copyright law is a very wicked hydra though... nothing is as clear as it should be because it's all based on ideas and ideals about how people are to be getting their money.

Hopefully there will be something sensible coming along to replace the DMCA; something without alot of extra bylaws thrown in at the last minute by special interest groups right when the law is being passed.

Until then we just have to deal with it though.

JD, that sounds like you are hinting about something. There is no cautious way to approach this. There is only 1 way. Remove the "accidently" obtained software without delay.

And how is that?
While playing Pirates at lunch?
While watching turtle love?
By finding an intern to do all the work?

I think the "local thrift store" can be held accountable for this by not removing the software. Imagine what would happen to them if they sold a non-cleaned system to a school or church and porn was discovered on it. Same should apply here, and Stardock should have every right to go after them for it if they so choose.