1. Disable internet connection, install FlashFXP. 2. Start application and register it with the key. 3. Disable automatic check for new version / updates: Help --> Check for New Version --> Options --> (Uncheck) Remind me every --> Close 4. Stop FlashFXP from "calling home" with your firewall or/and add the following lines in your hosts file (X:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc)... 127.0.0.1 flashfxp.com 127.0.0.1 flashfxp.org 127.0.0.1 flashfxp.ws 127.0.0.1 www.flashfxp.com 127.0.0.1 www.flashfxp.org 127.0.0.1 www.flashfxp.ws 127.0.0.1 liveupdate.inicom.net/verify.php 127.0.0.1 liveupdate.inicom.net 127.0.0.1 liveupdate.flashfxp.com 127.0.0.1 update.inicom.net 127.0.0.1 update.flashfxp.com 5. Edit FlashFXP.ini located in: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\FlashFXP\3 And add/replace the lines [LiveUpdate] Last=40488 Proxy=0 Check=0 Address= Port=80 user= pass= Interval=30 beta=0 6. Enable your internet connection. 7. Enjoy!