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QUESTION: Cliff, why haven't you taught me how to convert my applications into an exe?

ANSWER: The reason I haven't shown you how to create exe files is that all exe generators rely on specific libraries that have been flagged as harmful. People have misused these tools to create dangerous exe files, leading to the antivirus software flagging any application that uses those libraries, even for legitimate purposes. Consequently, if you were to make an exe file, it would likely be labeled as a potential threat.

The primary goal of this course is to empower you to never have to download exe files from others, as they can pose risks.

If you were to create exe files to share or sell to others, consider the implications. You would be convincing them that your exe is safe and encouraging them to ignore antivirus warnings.

Blindly trusting someone else's assurance of safety based on your own exe's reliability might lead to their system getting infected if that other exe file is indeed harmful. In this scenario, you would indirectly contribute to infecting their machine.

I understand that my words may sound harsh, but I speak from my extensive experience of nearly 30 years in this field. Throughout my career, I have made it a priority to learn every step of the process.

What I've come to realize is that I don't want to be associated with any harm caused to others. As a result, I've shifted away from closely guarding my source code (which is the industry norm) and now provide the source code directly, ensuring my conscience remains clear.

I hope my perspective fits with your own.

Cliff C.