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[[wikipedia:MIRC|'''mIRC''']] is an IRC client for windows developed by Khaled Mardam-Bey.
[[wikipedia:MIRC|'''mIRC''']] is an IRC client for windows developed by Khaled Mardam-Bey.



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mIRC
Basic Information
Release Year 1995
Product Type Software
In Production Yes
Official Website https://mirc.com https://www.mirc.co.uk/

mIRC is an IRC client for windows developed by Khaled Mardam-Bey.

Consumer impact summary

Overview of concerns that arise from the conduct towards users of the product (if applicable):

  • Lifetime license revoked[1]
  • Changing Terms after the Sale

Relevant FAQ's applicable pre-August 2015:[2]

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Is this a one-time registration?

Answer: Yes, this is a one-time registration and is not a recurring charge or subscription.

Question: Will my registration work with newer versions of mIRC?

Answer: If you are a home user, yes, your registration will work with newer versions of mIRC and you can upgrade for free.

Incidents

This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product.

  • Lifetime license converted to 10 year license around August 2015[3]
  • 10 year license converted to "several year" license around November 2015[4]
  • "Several year" license converted to 3 year license around June 2018[5]
  • 3 year license converted to 1 year license January 2024[6]

References

  1. "mIRC ended its lifetime license agreement with all who purchased its software 10 years out". www.pocnetwork.net. 4 Dec 2022. Retrieved 22 Apr 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Register mIRC". mIRC. Archived from the original on 31 Jul 2015. Retrieved 22 Apr 2025.
  3. "Register mIRC". mIRC. Archived from the original on 4 Aug 2015. Retrieved 22 Apr 2025.
  4. "Register mIRC". mIRC. Archived from the original on 30 Nov 2015. Retrieved 22 Apr 2025.
  5. "Register mIRC". mIRC. Archived from the original on 23 Jun 2018. Retrieved 22 Apr 2025.
  6. "Register mIRC". mIRC. Archived from the original on 27 Jan 2024. Retrieved 22 Apr 2025.