yea i could try that since i have a router, but i live in a area where there is no broadband, only dial-up is available. so my chances are slim for a unsecured connection. i am still waiting for reply from larian support, was hoping they would at least pm me the telephone number to activate. i know u can when i installed it it did hey no net connection click here, they provide a code to enter to get a code to unlock it. so i just need the telephone to call to activate it offline.