Encrypt Batch

[foxidrive]

In the case of these programs, the "compiler" just takes a stub program and sticks the script on the end of the executable.

I see.  Thanks.

[Salmon Trout]

I haven't used AutoIt but was it that or another tool with a similar name that: creates executables that are stand alone? 
The main program doesn't need to be installed so they must be proper compiled binaries...

Auto-it produces executables which are scripts accompanied by a runtime script execution engine. The produced executable can be compressed using UPX and also the embedded script can be obfuscated, but it is always there. It is what gets executed. One of the strictest rules of the Auto-it discussion forum is "No. discussion of decompilers"

[foxidrive]

Gotcha.  Ta!

[powlaz]

I use http://download.cnet.com/Bat-To-Exe-Converter/3000-2069_4-10555897.html for this. 

I recall someone telling me that there is nothing on the market that completely obfuscates batch files but for the average user this will keep your script out of view.

Note that if a user figures out that the script is unpacked from the .exe before it is run then they'll be able to track it down and see everything.  I've been using it for years though and no one's figured it out yet

MJ