| Features | Pack & Go | Secure Pack | Remarks |
| Creates single exe file for distribution | NO | YES | Pack and Go creates a *.ppz file which contains all the packed files, this has to be accompanied by the pngsetup.exe file, if the files have to extracted. |
| Multiple files can be packed into a single files | NO | YES | See above |
| Files need to be extracted to a folder before running the show | YES | NO | |
| Contents of the presentation are protected from being viewed/edited | NO | YES | |
| The packed archive can be password protected | NO | YES | |
| All linked images display correctly while running the show | NO | YES | Pack and Go creates an absolute reference to the image files however extracts these files in the current folder this causes an unexpected behavior listed below: Q238192 - PPT2000 Linked Pictures Lost When Unpacking Presentation |
| True type fonts can be embedded | YES | YES | |
| Linked/hyperlinked files can be included | YES | YES | |
| Linked files error correction while packing | NO | YES | Secure Pack Wizard attempts to locate the linked files at 3 locations- The link source path.
- The folder in which the parent presentation resides.
- The location specified in the hyperlink base property.
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| Long file names (LFN) retained | NO | YES | |
| PowerPoint Viewer can be included while packing | YES | YES | If target system has PowerPoint you can set the show to the appropriate copy |
| Limit the number of times the show is run | NO | YES | |
| Auto install on first run | NO | YES | |
| Auto uninstall on last run (if show limited to N runs) | NO | YES | |
| Create program group/shortcuts in the Start menu to view/edit the show | NO | YES | |
| Security modes to protect your intellectual property | NO | YES | Secure Pack supports twin security modes |
| Support procedures and modules within the show | YES* | YES# | #Secure Pack will not run VBA code under PowerPoint 2000 in medium macro security(Q256579) *VBA is not supported by the viewer |
| PowerPoint files/linked files extracted in their native formats for editing | YES | YES | |
| Can be put on a CD-ROM to run shows directly off the CD | NO | YES | |
| Can create an AUTORUN.INF file to be copied on the CD | NO | YES | |
| Can clear personal information from the presentation before packing | NO | YES | |
| Can set which show to run on start up | NO | YES | |