How to Encrypt Programs - PCMate Free EXE Lock

If you mean to keep people out of your personal executable file, then PCMate Free EXE Lock is your right selection. It is extremely easy to add any password to a program.An attempt to run a program that's wrapped will result in a dialog box launching asking 

for password. Download and install PCMate Free EXE Lock and then follow the instructions below.

Step 1: Select an EXE File

Launch PCMate Free EXE Lock and click "Select" to select an .exe file you need to encrypt. You can also open the directory of the selected .exe file by clicking "Browse". You can check "Back up the current executable file to *.bat" for security purpose. If some unexpected errors occur when encrypting, this option will help you restore the original file.

Step 2: Encrypt the EXE File

Type the password in box of "Password" with less than 18 characters. Retype the password in box of "Confirm" for verify purpose. Check "Mask password" if needed. Custom your own prompt message of the encrypted EXE file and click "Test" to have a preview. Click "Encrypt" to encrypt the EXE file and the encryption will be completely within several seconds.

If you want to decrypt the EXE file, enter the password in "Password" and click "Decrypt".

Step 3: More Options

Switch to "Settings & About" to choose one encryption mode from "Speed priority (not compressed)" and "Security priority (compressed)". The option of "Add 'Encrypt with Free EXE Lock' to .exe file's context menus" supplies a swift method to encrypt your .exe files. Just right-click on your .exe file you want to encrypt and select "Encrypt with Free EXE Lock" menu item. Check it if you need. Another option - "Password needed when start Free EXE Lock" - offers the password protection for Free EXE Lock itself. Anybody who wants to run your Free EXE Lock must enter the password first. Click "Config" to enter the password. Click "Apply" to apply all the settings.