Encapsulation using ExeLock is a straightforward and simple process
facilitated by the ExeLock GUI (A detailed description of the Command Line Interface version can be
found later in the manual). Once the GUI has been opened, a 'splash' screen prompts
you to select an executable file to protect or restore.
The standard Windows accessory, 'wordpad.exe' can be used to illustrate the encapsulation process. Selection
may be made using
either the 'Protect' button or by clicking the 'Browse'
icon and locating the file.
Once an executable file has been
selected, its full path will appear in the splash screen. A click on the 'Protect' button will advance to the
'Basic Settings' menu.

The file to be encapsulated is now confirmed, as well as
the output location and filename listed. The 'Lock' button is now
available. In the 'Output Filename' field, we will name the file
'wordpadtest.exe', leaving the directory information alone. This will create a new instance of the executable in
the same directory. In our example, we will use restorable compression settings to
allow restoration of the executable using ExeLock. You may use the
'Next' button located on the left-hand menu to advance to 'Compression Settings'
or simply click on the left-hand menu name. Under the 'Compression' header, click
the 'Restorable Compression' checkbox.

Note: Using this setting affords no encryption, as anyone with ExeLock may
restore the compressed executable.
Click the 'Lock' button to proceed with encapsulation.
Encapsulation begins and the progress is displayed. When the process is
complete, a 'Protection Results' menu will appear with a relative bar indicating
the new file size, as well as text indicating the files that have been written
and their sizes. Your results may vary from the illustration which is from a
system running Win2000- SP1.

To make sure the encapsulated program works, use the ‘Test Executable’
button. Wordpad will run. Work with it a bit to make sure it functions properly,
then close it. To finish your ExeLock session choose ‘Exit' or you can continue
and encapsulate another program by choosing the 'Continue' or 'Next' buttons.
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