Normal MDE files created by Access contain extra information that we like to call "compiler junk" - this is redundant information about variable names, data types, constants, UDTs etc that are no longer needed in a fully compiled MDE file.

However, this "compiler junk" makes it much easier to decompile/reverse-engineer the VBA code in an MDE file to a standard that is very close to the original VBA source code (including for example all variable names).

In fact, for those that can prove ownership of their MDE files, we at EverythingAccess.com offer a service for reverse-engineering them including all VBA code. You must be able to prove lawful ownership beyond any doubt for our service - but that is not to say that another company (or utility) wont offer a non-validated conversion service in the future.

Well, if you want to better protect your VBA code, then the solution is to remove the extra "compiler junk" from the MDE file completely which makes it much harder and much less desirable to decompile/reverse-engineer the source code.

But removing the "compiler junk" does not prevent decompiling/reverse-engineering the VBA code, but it make it much harder and the result would be source code that does not look anything like the original source code (and therefore much less understandable).

Here are some key features of "Access MDE Source Code Protector":

· Easy to use utility for removing "compiler junk" that is left behind in an MDE file created by Microsoft Access.
· After using this utility, reverse engineering (or decompiling) the VBA source code produces far less desirable results. Example
· Use this utility to view exactly what is being exposed in your MDE file - you may be surprised at the results! (Constant values are hidden to prevent malicious use of this software)
· After using this utility, the VBA source code is fully stripped from the MDE file - equivalent of a standalone VB6 application
· Supports Access 97, 2000, 2002 (XP) and 2003
· Also supports ADE files (compiled Access Project files)


Limitations:

· It will not allow you to remove the "complete junk" - it will only allow you to view it