title: embed DLL in MFC C++ EXE?
body: <p>Is it possible to embed an external CLI/C++ DLL into a MFC EXE as a embedded resource or something like that? My application currently connects to DLL sitting right beside it that has some basic functions like connect to database, pull information from DB, etc..</p>
  
  <p>I use LoadLibrary to use the DLL functions. Then I secure my EXE with themida and pack the EXE and DLL together. The problem is though to pack the DLL and EXE I have to disable file patching in themida which is a very strong feature. I have to disable it because when I pack my EXE it needs to modify the file a bit, and then themida thinks it has been cracked or something and does not allow the application to work.</p>
  
  <p>So is there a way to embed this DLL into my EXE? The DLL is not compatible with themida sadly which is why it is a separate file.</p>