How to convert an ASP application to an EXE executable file?
Do you need to convert your asp application to an exe executable file so you could do the following?
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Burn your asp application into a cd and simply run it from the cd.
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Allow your client to use the application without revealing the source code.
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Backup and distribute the old asp application to run from the user’s desktop rather than from a server.
A neat software AspToEXE can help you convert asp to exe.
Some simple steps:
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Download the software AspToEXE.
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After download, launch the installer. Once complete, you should see a screen just like below.
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To import your asp project, click on the Import from Folder function. Specify the location of your ASP application and it will import your asp application into this AspToEXE software.
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Now you’re ready to compile your ASP project. Go to File > Compile or press Ctrl + E.
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Specify the location for the exe to be created and fill in company and copyright information.
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Once ready, click on the Export button.
Your ASP Project has just been exported to an executable file. Go to the folder where it is exported. You should see a folder like the following: