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Encrypt a .bat file ?
Does anyone know if its possible to encrypt a .bat file so when you edit the file it won't be readable ?
Encrypt a .bat file ?
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Hello Jon,
Yes, you can use the Encrypting File System (EFS) in Windows 7 to encrypt a .bat file.
Hope this helps,
Shawn
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what happens if somebody copies the batch file onto another os?
i guess you'll be able to read/edit it then?
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Is the emphasis on encryption or is it enough to prevent "average Joes" from editing/reading the batch?
In that case use a Batch compiler to convert the batch into an EXE file. It makes an 85kb EXE out of a 4kb BAT
but this exe is virtually un-editable without an extensive knowledge in certain programming languages.
Who has said knowledge gets around your BAT anyways
-DG
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Maybe you could just zip up the files with winrar or 7zip or whatever and place a password.
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Wow, cheers for this, i really like the .exe regardless of stopping people from editingIs the emphasis on encryption or is it enough to prevent "average Joes" from editing/reading the batch?
In that case use a Batch compiler to convert the batch into an EXE file. It makes an 85kb EXE out of a 4kb BAT
but this exe is virtually un-editable without an extensive knowledge in certain programming languages.
Who has said knowledge gets around your BAT anyways
-DG
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let you know, the Quick Batch File Compiler is extracting the file conten to the %temp% folder and its visible and not secure at all.
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What do you mean by "secure"? What's your exact intention?
Prevent other people from change the file? Simple file permissions are a better option.
Prevent people from reading the file? What would be the benefit in that?
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