I sincerely thank you for everything, but after tonight I almost lost everything

[Rust4484]

For context, I am a single PC, NON commercial user who happens to be running the Enterprise version of Windows (like a lot of people who run it for personal use). I had a major crash tonight, and when I went to restore I was met with the message stating that my version is no longer supported. Honestly, Hasleo has been a pretty decent software up until this change, but this was a real shock to me, and the timing couldn't have been worse. I guess shame on me for not keeping up on the terms/changes, but I never would have expected that.

I genuinely thank your team for the software experience up until this change, but since I am not using this software in any commercial capacity whatsoever, I do not believe I should have to pay for the license all of a sudden. If I actually had money I would gladly donate to you guys.

[corttex]

Like me, stick to version 5.4.2.5

[admin]

For context, I am a single PC, NON commercial user who happens to be running the Enterprise version of Windows (like a lot of people who run it for personal use). I had a major crash tonight, and when I went to restore I was met with the message stating that my version is no longer supported. Honestly, Hasleo has been a pretty decent software up until this change, but this was a real shock to me, and the timing couldn't have been worse. I guess shame on me for not keeping up on the terms/changes, but I never would have expected that.

I genuinely thank your team for the software experience up until this change, but since I am not using this software in any commercial capacity whatsoever, I do not believe I should have to pay for the license all of a sudden. If I actually had money I would gladly donate to you guys.

We provide a trial version on our website, so you can use it to create an emergency disk to recover your Windows operating system. Alternatively, as Corttex mentioned, you can use V5.4 to perform the recovery.

[Rust4484]

Like me, stick to version 5.4.2.5

Is there a safe place to get the installer for this version?

[pt58]

Like me, stick to version 5.4.2.5

Is there a safe place to get the installer for this version?

I have diligently kept the installers for all the versions I have downloaded from Hasleo in case I find an issue that forces me to go back to an earlier version.

I did make a suggestion that Hasleo should publish the SHA1 or SHA256 checksum with each version that is released so that users could verify the integrity of the download. Unfortunately this was met with derision. Bizarre.
Anyway, here are the checksums for V5.4.2.5 which I downloaded from Hasleo. You can use these to verify the file integrity downloaded from another site.

SHA1:
33f4b0a9d396487df8316b699266c7f409e5ec9e
SHA256:
868d9849cee995cccb18cb6cd9f227fd537ebdc9a6eaf2bb5288d19a3b83d9cc

[Rust4484]

Is there a safe place to get the installer for this version?

I have diligently kept the installers for all the versions I have downloaded from Hasleo in case I find an issue that forces me to go back to an earlier version.

I did make a suggestion that Hasleo should publish the SHA1 or SHA256 checksum with each version that is released so that users could verify the integrity of the download. Unfortunately this was met with derision. Bizarre.
Anyway, here are the checksums for V5.4.2.5 which I downloaded from Hasleo. You can use these to verify the file integrity downloaded from another site.

SHA1:
33f4b0a9d396487df8316b699266c7f409e5ec9e
SHA256:
868d9849cee995cccb18cb6cd9f227fd537ebdc9a6eaf2bb5288d19a3b83d9cc

This is very helpful - thank you. 

Is there any security risk in running the old version indefinitely, or should I switch to Veeam?

[Froggie]

I don't know why there would be a security risk involved.  If MicroSloth changes something in their OS that makes that version useless, you'll be on your own... especially if you need to RESTORE previous images.

If you really can't afford the one time $45 for LIFETIME support and upgrades, you should probably move to Veeam at this time... although I personally believe Veeam is nowhere near the capability of HBS.

Best of luck!

[Rust4484]

I don't know why there would be a security risk involved.  If MicroSloth changes something in their OS that makes that version useless, you'll be on your own... especially if you need to RESTORE previous images.

If you really can't afford the one time $45 for LIFETIME support and upgrades, you should probably move to Veeam at this time... although I personally believe Veeam is nowhere near the capability of HBS.

Best of luck!

Thanks, and yes, it seems that in a world where everyone is already rich and thriving, I missed the boat. 

If I was on a Win 11 Pro license I would have continued free use and upgrades, no?

[Froggie]

That is correct.  Since I'm guessing you are not a signatory to a MicroSloth VOLUME LICENSE AGREEMENT (Corporate entities usually greater than 500 PCs), your use of your current OS is most likely illegal... as is most individuals who have co-opted an ENTERPRISE license from other places other than the corporate entity they may be part of.

You may be better off with a PRO license... you, most likely, don't need any of the additional features offered by an ENTERPRISE environment.  Most people co-opt ENTERPRISE licenses for one main reason only... their EOL (MS supported end of life) is usually much longer than standard commercial licenses.

[Rust4484]

I am going to purchase a Pro license. Please close thread.