Select Application and Build

To build a protected application, open the AppProtect window, select the desired options and click the Build Protected Application button. The application is wrapped with an activation process that presents a dialog on first launch.

Once activated, protected software will run on that computer without user interaction, but application files cannot be copied and used on any other computer.

The vendor can choose an activation process that either presents an Enter Password or Enter Serial Number dialog.

The Enter Password dialog shows a computer specific password number and requires a unique password from the vendor. The dialog may optionally include a link to the vendor's web site presented by the default web browser on that computer.

Alternatively, the Enter Serial Number dialog prompts the customer to enter a Serial Number provided by the vendor during the order process. The activation process is then fully automated through a silent connection with the Safe Activation service or self-hosted, WebActivation server.

AppProtect can be used to protect a standard Mac OS X application (.app) or Windows executable (.exe). In addition to providing piracy protection, the vendor can apply a high-resolution icon to the application and enter parameters to configure the activation process. If an automated activation server is not used, the vendor can generate computer specific passwords with AppProtect to activate users of the protected software.

AppProtect on Windows can embed static data files directly into the EXE. AppProtect on Mac or Windows offers additional optional protection layers that can be enabled for specific applications.

If your product requires more comprehensive licensing options, see QuickLicense for Mac or Windows.

AppProtect Windows runs best on Windows XP, Vista or 7. Single User, 5-User Site and Unlimited User Site Licenses are available.

• LicenseSupport
• WebActivation
• Safe Activation