The installer launched. It was the Universal package. Everything he needed: WinForms, WPF, Silverlight (RIP), ASP.NET. It was all there. He bypassed the license registration screen using the key the previous lead dev had left on a sticky note—technically valid, though barely.
DevExpress actively tracks unauthorized distribution. Using or distributing an "exclusive" (unofficial) download link violates their EULA. Companies caught using unlicensed DevExpress components face fines starting at $10,000 per violation plus legal fees. devexpress 11211 universal download link exclusive