: After initial installation, cut the installed Artcut folder from C:\ and paste it onto your USB drive.

"Mount" this ISO file to a virtual drive on your computer. Your PC will now treat it as if a physical CD is inserted. Method B: System Date Workaround Navigate to C:\Windows\System32

: Some older versions of Artcut 2009 only recognize the authorization if the system clock is manually set back to 2008 or 2009 during the initial launch. Run as Administrator : Always right-click the Artcut icon and select "Run as Administrator"

: Artcut 2009 was built for older systems. Right-click the application, go to Properties → Compatibility , and select Windows XP (Service Pack 3) . Also, check Run as Administrator .

Since you aren't using a CD, you need a digital backup of the software.