Before and After 'runtime compression'

[Eagle]

to give you an idea of runtime size differences:

Using the well known packer UPX , for eg:

Before compression: around 2.1 mb.

After UPX Compression: 900kb

If you use a 'Real Security Wrapper' --expect this to be a bit larger.

BTW: 'File stamping' functions well,

Thanks for allowing this IR..

[Intrigued]

I have not tried UPX with I.R. but I know it does compress an .exe pretty good!

It was nice to see this ability afforded to us end-developers.

[Eagle]

..tip, you can use it for all Plugins aswell, only compress the ones in
the published output folder !

(just don't expect Support Help from IR, if ya do this)

Link:

http://upx.sourceforge.net/

[csd214]

(just don't expect Support Help from IR, if ya do this)

Understandable; but what about you, Eagle?

Maybe it is a silly question, but is it possible to UPX compress the self executable exe? I receive the message “NotCompressibleException” (no problems with the HD folder exe).

[Eagle]

Yeah, the SFX has been 'compressed' when built...that is the usual reason,
so UPX will not\can not compress further. The 'sfx header' may be a reason.

..you could try the --force command..sometimes works,depends on the source file, file header and file type.

[Intrigued]

I tried --force already myself, to no avail.

[Brett]

There is really no benefit to UPXing the SFX file. It just has a small header executable and then a bunch of compressed data.

Just a small word about using UPX. Some anti-virus programs insist on fully scanning ANY exe that has a UPX header in it (a file that is UPX compressed). Just something to be aware of. SHouldn't be an issue in AMS60, but just a hint.