"Yech" is pretty accurate. I'm not at all sure that Perl is the right answer, but I don't have access to a C compiler here. Also, Perl already has modules for things like uuencode and MD5 etc. Finally, I'd like something I can see the source code for, so I know what it's doing. (Not having to pay for it is also nice...)

I've seen some tools for sale, but the program you linked me to (for example) does MUCH worse than my script. It copies the original .exe to an unprotected backup on purpose. However you may be right; I'll reconsider looking for something to purchase. Thanks for the reply.

In reply to Re^2: Password-protect an arbitrary windows executable? by chester
in thread Password-protect an arbitrary windows executable? by chester

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