C# Winforms Embed Video as Resource

Question

Hi,
   The company I work for has some training video's which require protection. I wish to create a WinForms app where the video is embedded in the EXE so users can not copy the video file. The WinForms app will require a license to run so just copying
the EXE wont be an option. What is the best way to achieve this?
Thanks
Paul.
Paul Wainwright

Answer 1

Hi,
   The company I work for has some training video's which require protection. I wish to create a WinForms app where the video is embedded in the EXE so users can not copy the video file. The WinForms app will require a license to run so just copying
the EXE wont be an option. What is the best way to achieve this?
Thanks
Paul.
Paul Wainwright
Hello,
To embed file to exe as resource, we could use the following way.
1. Copy that file to project
2. Right click on that file and select properties.
3. Set its "Build Action" to "Embedded Resource"
Then we could use it with the following way.
var _assembly = Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly();//var _stream =
//_assembly.GetManifestResourceStream("_150302EmbedVideo.big_buck_bunny.mp4");
var _stream = _assembly.GetManifestResourceStream("YourAssemblyName.TheFileName");
But to play video from stream would be difficult that needs us to look for the other control or create custom player by ourselves using DirectShow.
I would recommend you consdier using the way shared in
http://www.dreamincode.net/forums/topic/281977-decrypting-video-files/
Regards,
Carl
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