Introducing ExeLock
Program Requirements
What Is ExeLock?
Getting Help
How May I Use It?
What Is Included?
Step By Step
Basic Encapsulation
Apply a Password
Apply a Time Trial
Register a Time Trial User
The GUI in Detail
The ExeLock GUI
Executable Selection
Basic Settings
Compression Settings
Password Protection
Evaluation Settings
Command Line Usage
GenerateKey
Appendices
Common Questions
Password Encryption Details
Error Messages
End User License Agreement

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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