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During installation, the tool targets the specific folders where Visual Studio holds its external dependencies. It injects a payload that hooks into the DevExpress Support Center validation loops. When a developer builds an application, the patch intercepts the standard licenses.licx validation call, tricking the compiler into embedding a valid runtime token, thus suppressing the default "Trial Version" evaluation watermark. Critical Risks of Using Third-Party Patches
Developers must use additional tools to re-sign or disable strong-name verification.