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Does this method still work or, a patch is out?

Seldom does MBAM go down when activating using methodologies of this type.

If It were Adobe (prior to It's CC release), I'd be concerned- particularly when not patching the Hosts file, hence Adobe's activation servers rendering It's license futile. CyberLink PowerDVD, can also be problematic If the activation process Is not performed using a systematic approach.