Expiration date
Set a trial expiration date. After this date, the package displays an error (“Package Expired!”) and exits. Primarily intended as a reminder to download a newer version.
Protect Package Files
Paquet Builder provides several security features to protect your packages and their contents against tampering, unauthorized access, or incomplete downloads.
File Encryption and Passwords
Section titled “File Encryption and Passwords”Enter a key to encrypt your files using 7-Zip AES encryption. This prevents extraction with external tools without running your package.
By default, end users are prompted for the key before extraction. If the wrong key is entered, the package closes.
Enable “Store the key inside the package” to avoid prompting users. The package stores the key internally and uses it automatically during extraction.
Combine this with “Encrypt filenames” to also prevent unauthorized users from viewing the file list with hex editors or 7-Zip.
Enter a password that users must provide to proceed. This option does not encrypt files but adds a layer of protection by requiring the correct password before extraction begins.
Additional Protection
Section titled “Additional Protection”Package size check
Verifies the package file size at startup. If it differs (e.g. due to incomplete download or truncation), the package exits with an error. Incompatible with digital signing.
Related Pages
Section titled “Related Pages” Digital Signature Sign your package with Authenticode or Azure Artifact Signing.
File Manager Manage files and external archives in your package.