net stop GDAVService del /F /Q "C:\ProgramData\G Data\*\license.dat" reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\G Data\AntiVirus 2013\License" /f net start GDAVService shutdown /r /t 0
By mid-2013, a cracker using the alias (common pseudonym in the scene) released a dedicated tool. It was a small executable (200–300 KB), often packed with UPX to avoid detection. How it worked (reverse-engineered from forum posts): g data antivirus 2013 trial reset
The G Data Antivirus 2013 trial version is a fully functional version of the software that can be used for a limited time (usually 30 days). After the trial period expires, users are required to purchase a license to continue using the software. However, some users may want to reset the trial period to continue using the software without purchasing a license. There are several reasons why you might want to reset the trial period: After the trial period expires, users are required
If you are reviving a retro Windows 7 machine for offline use (e.g., a classic gaming PC disconnected from the internet), resetting the trial is harmless. But for any machine that touches the web, do not rely on a reset trial of decade-old antivirus. Modern threats polymorphically change every 15 minutes. G Data 2013’s last signature update was in 2017. It will not protect against WannaCry variants, Log4j exploits, or PowerShell-based fileless malware. But for any machine that touches the web,