Q: Does packed application require third party .dll files to work?
A: No everything that packed application needs to unpack itself to memory is integrated inside the packed executable.

Q: How much can RLPack save by application compressing?
A: File size is reduced up to 30% from original size. This means that you save up to 70% of space on the disk per application. This can reduce download size of your application.

Q: What is the difference between aPLib and LZMA?
A: aPLib has smaller pack ratio but it is faster than LZMA. So if you need speed or you are packing small applications go with aPLib. But if you need higher compression ratio go with LZMA.

Q: Does RLPack pack .dll files?
A: Yes support for .dll file packing has been added since version 1.15!

Q: Can RLPack bundle .dll files inside packed executable?
A: Yes see iBox module information for more details!

Q: Can RLPack pack executable with export table?
A: Yes support for executables with export table has been added since version 1.14! And from 1.18 there is a full TLS callback support so your TLS callbacks will be executed the same way on all Windows versions.

Q: How much does RLPack source costs?
A: Basic version’s source is free but to get Full version’s source you must purchase developer or company license.

Q: Can RLPack protect my application from being cracked?
A: RLPack includes a simple protection feature that will protect the file from newbie crackers but not from more experienced ones, no protection in the world can do this. But this protection option will also protect the file from being unpacked with generic unpackers and reduces the file size better that any other comercial protection.

Q: Can RLPack protect my application from being changed?
A: RLPack includes a protection feature that checks the file integrity every time the application is started.

Q: Can RLPack read the watermark signature from cracked/unpacked file?
A: Yes, RLPack watermark is embed so it can not be easily removed even if the file is unpacked. There is a high probability that you can read the watermark from the unpacked file. Just use >> button to read the watermark from the file.

Q: Can RLPack make sure that only one version of my application is running?
A: Yes, this option is called Mutex check. To enable it, check the CheckBox and enter the name of you application. This name will be used to determine if application is running. So for each of your products use a different string.

Q: What does enforce memory protection option do?
A: It makes sure that all sections inside the PE32 file are set to attributes the file had before packing. This is a protection from inline patchers, and therefore is recommended.

Q: What is an overlay?
A: Overlay is a small or large piece of data appended to the end of the compiled executable. This is a common thing for SFX executables and some packers. It is best to keep this option turned on always so that this extra file data gets copied to the packed executable.

Q: Is it safe to strip relocations?
A: Yes. If you are packing executable this is not an important information and it can be stripped!

Q: Is it safe to strip TLS?
A: No. This option will corrupt all executables that require the TLS to function. For example Delphi compiled executable. So, this option is for experts only!

Q: Can I get a custom RLPack version?
A: Yes, we can code a custom version just for you. Please contact us with the list of options you need. This option requires developer or company license and it is paid separately!

Q: Is tehnical support free?
A: Yes, we will solve all problems that you might have in a matter of hours upon email recieving free of charge.