Simple encryption program?

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Crackles McFarly

I'm looking for a simple low-keyed encryption program. I don't need
those 512 bit ones. Just something simple and easy to use in windows.

Any guidance is appreciated.
 
I would use the zip file password. Rightclick any file and 'send to',
'compressed folder'
Open the zip file, and on the menu of the zip window the file menu has an
'add a password' feature.
 
I'm looking for a simple low-keyed encryption program. I don't need
those 512 bit ones. Just something simple and easy to use in windows.

Any guidance is appreciated.
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It really depends on what you are trying to do, but if you just want to
protect files, the best and easiest to use that I've found is the
freeware Truecrypt. You simply mount a virtual disk with your password
and once mounted, you can read and write to it as much as you want.
Once you dismount it, it is stored in a container file encrypted on
your hard disk. Yes, it is industrial strength encryption, but it is
also very easy to use and you don't have to keep decrypting files,
using them, then re-encrypting them. Once mounted, the encryption is
transparent.

<http://www.truecrypt.org>

HTH,
John
 
I second John's suggestion of TrueCrypt.
Very simple guided setup for new users, and plenty of advanced options
for power users.
It's usable both to install in Windows, or even an USB pendrive.
If desired I can post my autorun setup for a mobile TrueCrypt install.
http://www.truecrypt.org
 
I'm looking for a simple low-keyed encryption program.

The Advanced properties of my folders has an "Encrypt contents to secure
data" option. This may well be XP Pro only, though.

I use this for webpages that I write that contain sensitive information.
My webserver doesn't get access to the stuff in these folders, but I
can open the files directly from my browser.
 
Swifty said:
The Advanced properties of my folders has an "Encrypt contents to secure
data" option. This may well be XP Pro only, though.

I use this for webpages that I write that contain sensitive information.
My webserver doesn't get access to the stuff in these folders, but I can
open the files directly from my browser.
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In XP Home the option is greyed out and unavailable. You need to install
third-party folder encryption software in XP Home.
 
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