ICC unable to uniquely identify my computer

[lonola]

I registered for a trial but after logging on with Dasher it says ICC unable to uniquely identify my computer and killfiled my trial. Blistering barnacles! What was it looking for or what was it trying to put in my computer? Something in the registry or what? I last registered for a trial more then a year ago so i don't see the problem.

[lonola]

No one has any views? My connection is a dynamic address so do they want someone with a permanent static IP? My computer has a MAC address and the network card/router is identifiable.

I read the post of someone who claims he was banned by chessbase, changed his ISP (getting a new address) and reformatted windows but still used the same router and he claims he was banned again from chessbase, because they can allegedly identify his router.

Isn't one of the ICC volunteers a member of this forum?

[lonola]

Since I'm not allowed to edit my post after 15 minutes here is the actual error message from dasher 1.3.0 the latest package, with cookies and scripting enabled :-

***** Welcome to the Internet Chess Club *****
Hello! Thanks for registering to join the Internet Chess Club!
Sorry, we cannot give you a 7-day free trial because our system
is unable to uniquely identify your computer.
We offer several membership plans and payment options. If you choose
to pay by credit card on-line (instructions to follow), you can have
full membership privileges and be playing within minutes.
--->
https://www.chessclub.com/store/members/payment.php
You may need to enter your ICC user name and password to access that page.
For information about alternative payment methods, see "help fees"
or http://www.chessclub.com/tryicc/purchase.html
Your browser should be bringing up the web page with the secure payment form now.
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