To make everyone happy...

I have some info from inside Hexalock. Hexalock is dead for about two years. Personal matters between owners doomed the company.

Regarding HCPS...

They had to obey very strict rules:
1. Not to run any ring0 code.
2. Work under Guest/Limited credentials.
3. Not to use assembler whenever possible to make MenInBlack happy.
4. Not to run any code if no HCPS CD recognized.
5. Not to connect any IP outside.
6. Not to use any anti-SoftIce tricks.

A pity You had to use so much time to crack this code. For cool hackers I have another task: try to bit2bit copy any Hexalock protected disk. Go!

P.S. Hexalock proved a possibility to make DVD-R protected a few days before dissolving.