Since version 5, Visual Basic can compile to 'native code'. This means, that the code generated is directly executed by the processor, instead of been interpreted by a runtime library.

When compiled to 'native code' it is almost imposible that a decompiler can get the original source code; the most it can get is assembly language.

So you should not worry that your program will be decompiled.

>I have been using Refox for encrypting FPW2.6 and VFP code. It works very well.
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>I just read about a product that creates compiled *.ASP code.
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>That made me wonder if there exists a product similar to Refox but for Visual Basic 6.0. I am a contractor in the DFW area and VB is used everywhere but VFP very little - so I follow the flow.
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>Anyhow, I also distribute a FPW2.6 product, NJ5J.IRS.PC.Log, at my web site http://www.nj5j.com and it is encrypted with Refox to prevent theft of source code (I also use other techinques within the software) and I am now looking at developing a product using VB6 since the product will be non-data-intensive.
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>So, does a product exist for VB 6.0 similar to Refox?
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>Thanks in advance.