To reset the F-Secure Freedome VPN trial, users often use a manual method involving the Windows Registry to change the unique machine identifier. This essentially tricks the software into thinking it is running on a new computer Manual Trial Reset Method (Windows) Uninstall the Software
Downside: You must use the VPN inside the virtual machine exclusively. Your main operating system is not protected.
Freedome anchors its trial status not just in the local registry, but often links it to unique hardware IDs (HWID) of the computer. When you install the software, it takes a "fingerprint" of your machine. Even if you uninstall and reinstall the application, or run a cleaner script, the F-Secure servers recognize the machine’s fingerprint and deny a new trial period. This renders simple registry edits ineffective.