The core of this article will explore why a search for "free" components exists, the legitimate tools available, the severe risks involved, and the official path to using the software legally.
DxAutoInstaller is a popular third-party community tool used to automate the often-tedious process of installing DevExpress VCL components from source. New in v18.2 - DevExpress
Ensure old design-time .bpl files are not lingering in C:\Users\Public\Documents\Embarcadero\Studio\X.X\Bpl or the Windows System32 / SysWOW64 directories.
: If using DxAutoInstaller, ensure you have the JCL (JEDI Code Library) installed, as it is a required dependency for the installer to function correctly.