mIRC
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| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 1995 |
| Product Type | Software |
| In Production | Yes |
| Official Website | https://mirc.com |
mIRC is an IRC client for Microsoft Windows developed by Khaled Mardam-Bey.
Consumer impact summary
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the MIRC category.
- 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]
See also
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References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ Ryan (4 Dec 2022). "mIRC ended its lifetime license agreement with all who purchased its software 10 years out". Poc Network. Archived from the original on 11 Aug 2025. Retrieved 22 Apr 2025.
- ↑ "Register mIRC". mIRC. Archived from the original on 31 Jul 2015. Retrieved 22 Apr 2025.
- ↑ "Register mIRC". mIRC. Archived from the original on 4 Aug 2015. Retrieved 22 Apr 2025.
- ↑ "Register mIRC". mIRC. Archived from the original on 30 Nov 2015. Retrieved 22 Apr 2025.
- ↑ "Register mIRC". mIRC. Archived from the original on 23 Jun 2018. Retrieved 22 Apr 2025.
- ↑ "Register mIRC". mIRC. Archived from the original on 27 Jan 2024. Retrieved 22 Apr 2025.