Code virtualization converts your native x86-64 machine code into a custom bytecode that runs on an embedded virtual machine. The original instructions are completely removed and replaced with encrypted VM bytecode. This makes static analysis with disassemblers like IDA Pro or Ghidra extremely difficult, as reverse engineers face an entirely unknown instruction set.

ChaosProtector supports both native and managed code. The native engine protects Windows 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x86-64) PE executables (.exe), DLLs (.dll), and kernel drivers (.sys) from a single toolchain, no separate build required for legacy x86 applications. ChaosProtector.NET protects .NET assemblies (C#, F#, VB.NET) targeting .NET Framework, .NET Core, and .NET 8+, including Unity IL2CPP projects. Both tools are included with every license.

Virtualized code does run slower than native code — this is inherent to any VM-based protection. That is why ChaosProtector lets you selectively protect only the critical functions (license checks, proprietary algorithms, sensitive logic) while leaving performance-critical code unprotected. The GUI makes it easy to fine-tune this balance.

Yes. The Free plan is completely free and lets you test the core protection features including obfuscation and the hybrid GUI + console application. Just sign in with Google to download it. Upgrade to Basic or Pro for advanced features like full code virtualization, multi-layer encryption, and email support.

Yes. ChaosProtector generates reconstructed PDB debug symbols for your protected binary. This means you can still analyze crash dumps, read stack traces, and debug issues in production — even for functions that have been virtualized. Your users get protection, your developers get debuggability.

ChaosProtector uses a one-time purchase model. Pay once and get 1 year of free updates and support — no recurring fees or subscriptions. Basic is $99 and Pro is $199. Your license works forever on any version released during your update period. After 1 year, you can renew to access newer versions.

Since ChaosProtector offers a free plan with core features, we encourage you to test it before purchasing. If you experience a technical issue that prevents you from using the product, contact us within 14 days of purchase and we will work to resolve it or issue a refund.

Yes, ChaosProtector supports both Windows PE executables (.exe) and dynamic-link libraries (.dll), on both 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x86-64) architectures. You can apply the same protection features — virtualization, obfuscation, string encryption, and more — to your DLLs just as you would with executables.

Yes. ChaosProtector includes a full command-line interface (CLI) that can be called from build scripts, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or any other CI/CD system. See the Documentation page for CLI usage and examples.