DLL / OCX Protection Sample

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Files

sample_dll.tsp	Thinstall Project file, load this using Thinstall to build the protected DLL
dll_loader2\dll_loader2.cpp	Source code for a simple MFC application that tries to load a DLL
dll_loader2\Debug\dll_loader2.exe	Compiled MFC application
sample_app\dll_loader2.exe	same as dll_loader2\Debug\dll_loader2.exe
sample_app\test.dll	Thinstall Protected DLL (simple_dll.dll)
simple_dll\simple_dll.cpp	Source code for a simple DLL
simple_dll\Debug\simple_dll.dll	Compile version of simple_dll

This sample shows how Thinstall can be used to protect DLL and OCX files.
The general procedure for doing this:

1. Download Thinstall Studio
2. Select "Empty Project" to begin
3. Enter the filename of your DLL under "Input EXE/DLL/OCX"
4. Optionally, you may want to adjust the messages displayed when the registration dialogs are displayed and the Default License Conditions.
5. Click "Build!" to build your protected EXE.
6. Distribute the protected DLL to your customers via the Internet, CDROM, disk, etc.

Download the Demo

Description	Download Link
Sample Files Includes: · Source code for an EXE and DLL file · Original Compiled EXE and DLL file · Protected DLL file · Thinstall project file	Sample Files (4MB)
Requires Thinstall Version 2.460 or higher

Notes about protecting DLLs

1. A DLL or OCX protected by Thinstall can only be loaded by a process one time. The DLL will remain in memory until the application quits even if the application tries to free the DLL.
2. The standard license for Thinstall Studio does not allow redistribution of the Thinstall Runtime by middle-ware companies. If you are a component developer who sells software components to 3rd parties, who then add these components to another product which is resold, please contact us about obtaining a middle-ware license.