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Guardship 7.1.2

RustemSoft  ❘ 4.4MB  ❘ Shareware
Windows
Latest Version
7.1.2
Safe to install

Guardship by RustemSoft: A Solid Defender for Your PC

Boris Weber

Guardship by RustemSoft offers robust malware protection and user-friendly features, making it a reliable choice for keeping your system secure.
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Guardship disassembles your .NET code and then compiles the MSIL code of your executable into native unmanaged application by generating two pieces: 1. Start module [Your_App_Name].com; 2. Library [Your_App_Name].lib
Your applications (WinForms, WPF, etc.) that target the .NET Framework are compiled to intermediate language (IL). At run time, the just-in-time (JIT) compiler translates the IL to native code. Guardship translates your .NET executable to native code to make it hidden. When you run the protected executable it has all features and functionalities of managed application performing in PC memory. But .NET assembly browsers and decompilers will not be able to read your protected .NET executables.
Why does Guardship convert to unmanaged executable?
There are a few disassemblers for decompiling unmanaged executables written in ASM, C, or C++. However none of them will manage to produce readable enough code to worth the effort. You will spend more time trying to read the decompiled source with assembler blocks inside, than writing the same-functioning application from scratch.
In fact, any executable module can be disassembled and explored. The easiness with which a decipherer can reverse-engineer your application source code depends on how complete metadata about the app's source code presents inside the exe module. May the decipherer figure out the original class names, methods, work flows, structures, etc.? A compiler basically compacts app's source code, transforming the output into a format which is much compliant to machine runtime execution. It could be a native machine code or IL byte code that is treated by CLR intermediate runtime. However by and large, a lot of information about your application source code (debugging, comments, etc.) is simply can be lost during the compact compilation.

Overview

Guardship is a Shareware software in the category Development developed by RustemSoft.

The latest version of Guardship is 7.1.2, released on 06/03/2016. It was initially added to our database on 06/03/2016.

Guardship runs on the following operating systems: Windows. The download file has a size of 4.4MB.

Guardship has not been rated by our users yet.

Pros

  • User-friendly interface that simplifies the process of software protection.
  • Offers advanced obfuscation techniques to safeguard code from reverse engineering.
  • Provides detailed documentation and support for developers to easily implement security features.
  • Regular updates to address new vulnerabilities and improve functionality.
  • Boasts a high level of customization for different types of projects and requirements.

Cons

  • Pricing may be considered high for small developers or startups compared to other solutions.
  • Learning curve for users who are not familiar with software protection and obfuscation processes.
  • Limited integration options with some popular development environments and tools.
  • Potential performance impacts on the software being protected due to added security features.
  • May not be suitable for all programming languages, limiting its usability.

FAQ

What is Guardship by RustemSoft?

Guardship is a powerful software licensing protection solution developed by RustemSoft.

What is the main purpose of Guardship?

Guardship is designed to protect .NET code against reverse engineering, piracy, and unauthorized modifications.

How does Guardship work?

Guardship uses advanced obfuscation techniques to make it difficult for hackers to reverse engineer the protected code.

What programming languages does Guardship support?

Guardship primarily supports .NET languages such as C# and VB.NET.

Can Guardship protect both desktop and web applications?

Yes, Guardship can be used to protect both desktop and web applications developed in .NET.

Is Guardship easy to integrate into existing projects?

Yes, Guardship provides easy-to-use tools and integration options for seamless protection of your .NET projects.

Does Guardship offer support for licensing systems?

Yes, Guardship includes features to help developers implement licensing systems and manage software activations.

Is there a free trial available for Guardship?

Yes, RustemSoft offers a free trial of Guardship for developers to try out its features before making a purchase.


Boris Weber

Boris Weber

I am an editor at UpdateStar. I started as a support engineer, and am now specialized in writing about general software topics from a usability and performance angle among others. I telecommute from UpdateStar’s Berlin office, when I am not working remote as a digital nomad for UpdateStar. When I'm not analyzing the latest software updates, you can find me exploring new cities, immersing myself in local cultures, and discovering innovative tech trends across the globe.

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