Can you look at a compiled programs code?

[Cheetah]

Hi there,

If i built a .NET program and complied it into an .exe. Is it then possible to look at the VB code again from that .EXE.

If it is possible, is there a way to prevent this?

Thanks.

 

[JohnH]

For example Reflector can give you a kind of look into the compiled code, the methods used to prevent this is called obfuscation. I've moved this thread into our Obfuscation forum, have a look at the other post here, you should be able to find more info.

 

[Cheetah]

Are there any good free obfuscation programs out there? It doesn't need to be the best just needs to throw off a few determined hackers and take a bit of effort to crack.

 

[Cavar]

There's a lite version of Dotfuscator built into VS 2005 if I recall. Maybe it'll meet your needs.

CT

 

[ajeeshco]

I recommend CodeVeil

Hi,
I recommend this obfuscation tool called codeveil, http://www.xheo.com/products/enterprise/codeveil/default.aspx But it is not free, You may evaluate it.