Why use PerlCtrl? It creates ActiveX controls. I always use PerlApp, which is the one that converts Perl into EXEs. However, both (and more) are available in the PerlDevKit, which can be found at the following link:

ActiveState Perl Development Kit

As Ralphie states, it does cost money, and you can get a 10 day eval version. However, Perl2Exe also costs money, you just have a 30 day time period (I believe) and you are not allowed to distribute anything made from Perl2Exe until you have payed for it. Both programs are good, both have drawbacks, but when you need to distribute an EXE due to the fact you don't want other people to install Perl to use your tools, they work.

In reply to Re: Re: Is it possible to compile a Perl program into a .exe? by Zucan
in thread Is it possible to compile a Perl program into a .exe? by Flame

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