Exe Guarder

Every program on Windows runs from an executable file. However, chances are that more individuals use your computer, and you don’t really want to allow access to everything. There’s no default method to protect such files. Luckily, specialized applications like Exe Guarder can help, with a lot more security options than simple password protection.

The overall process takes you through several steps, all fitted with tooltips to help out with every field you need to fill in, and other options that may seem unclear. Needless to say that the first requires you to specify the target EXE file, and this is done by importing it through the browse dialog.

Next up is the password, and you can’t go on without configuring one. Make sure to remember it or store it somewhere safe, because the EXE can’t be unlocked otherwise. Moreover, it’s best to create a backup of the original EXE, because a lot more is added than a simple password prompt.

What makes Exe Guarder a little different from other security applications, is the possibility to impose specific limitations to executables. For instance, there are options to configure trial periods to allow access to the program only for a limited time.

These configurations options are neatly stored in groups like main window, home page and about button, trial, parameters, and other. You’re free to configure almost anything, including button names, prompt messages, or external links to websites.

However, you’re not forced to impose all of these restrictions, and you can simply add the password protection option. When launched, the protected EXE file brings up a custom prompt messages, with different requirement fields based on your configurations.

On an ending note, protecting an executable file can be used with different purposes in mind, either to keep youngsters from running specific programs or games, or keep employees focused on the task at hand. Exe Guarder comes with an impressive set of security options in this regard, and is worth at least a try.