I'm not sure which forum to post in for member Pain's benifit so I will just post here. I don't think I did anything unusual. When the free trial ended a series of choices was presented. I could buy, try for an unlikely extension, uninstall, etc. I chose the option to purchase a license for Hal. In the suceeding screens there was an option that had to be checked to also purchase a cd. The option to purchase the cd added two dollars to the purchase price. That was it really.
Pain if you read this I am sorry you are having a hard time and wish you well.
Best to All,
redthebarber