You have finished your Windows application, and now you worry that someone will crack it, copy your registration key logic, or pull your code apart in a debugger. The Enigma Protector x64 is built for that problem. It wraps your 64-bit executables in protection and adds a licensing system, so you don't have to write your own key checks from scratch.
Quick facts
- Edition: The Enigma Protector Professional, 64-bit version (for x64 Windows executables)
- Current demo version: 7.80
- Price: $249 for a Single Developer License, $499 for a Company License
- Trial: a free DEMO build with some limits (listed below)
- Updates: a license includes free product updates for nine months, plus plugin sources and priority support
Key features
Protection against hacking, analysis and disassembly
The protection layer is meant to stop your executable from being modified, analyzed or disassembled. A Virtual Machine technology runs part of your application and protection code on its own virtual CPU, which makes that code very hard to follow.
Registration keys tied to a computer, with expiry dates
The licensing system lets you add registration key checks quickly. You can bind a license to a specific computer and limit how long a license lasts. You can build your own key generators or use the built-in or customizable CGI key generators.
Ship one file instead of many with Virtual Box
Virtual Box combines the files your application uses into a single module. It supports file types such as dll, ocx, mp3 and avi. It also keeps those files from being copied and reused in third-party products.
Who it's for
It suits independent developers and small companies that sell commercial or shareware Windows software and want protection and licensing in one tool. The 64-bit edition is the one to pick if you ship x64 executables. A separate 32-bit edition exists for x86 files.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Protection, licensing and file packing are in one product.
- Licenses can be bound to a machine or set to expire.
- You can try a DEMO build before buying.
- Manuals come as CHM and PDF files.
Cons
- The DEMO shows a NAG screen when a protected application runs.
- The DEMO leaves out plugin sources and the RISC virtual machine, and it suppresses protection of some features.
- Updates are free for nine months only. After that, renewal costs $79 a year or $49 for half a year.
- The 32-bit and 64-bit editions are sold separately, so you pay for each edition you need.
FAQs
Does it have a free trial?
Yes. There is a DEMO of the 64-bit version. It shows a NAG screen in protected applications and lacks a few features, including the RISC virtual machine and plugin sources.
Do I need a separate edition for 32-bit programs?
Yes. The 32-bit version is a separate edition for x86 executables, with its own download and price.
What happens after the first nine months?
You keep what you have. To keep receiving new versions you can renew the subscription at $79 for a year or $49 for six months.
How do I get the full version after buying?
Once your payment goes through, you receive login details by email for a control panel. There you download the latest full version and obtain a license key.
What else comes in the download area?
The vendor also offers Enigma Virtual Box, a freeware tool, and an English manual for the protector.
System requirements
The product is for Windows. It protects 64-bit executable files and works with files built in common development tools.