File encryption using the AES algorithm with 128-bit keys. It combines strong symmetric encryption with compression and double-click editing/viewing.
Encrypted files have a '.AXX' extension added to their names, and are shown with a new icon.
To encrypt a file, right-click it in Windows Explorer and select 'AxCrypt | Encrypt'. To edit or view an encrypted file - just double-click it. To decrypt, right-click and select 'AxCrypt | Decrypt' instead. No configuration is necessary. Run the installer, and AxCrypt is ready to use.
Simply accessing the Windows context menu will display all the functions of AxCrypt.
Here are some key features of "AxCrypt":
· Double-click to edit/view with any application, with automatic re-encryption when done
· Extensive optional command-line interface for scripting and programming
· Integrated shredder
· Use a regular passphrase and/or a strong key-file
· Self-decrypting files supported
· 6 languages in one executable distribution
· No options or user interface - easy to install and use
· Absolutely no configuration needed - just use it
· Secure memory handling - no keys or data in the paging file
· Private branding support for commercial or corporate versions
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· This is a major refactorisation of the build and the dependency handling.
· We now fully support building AxCrypt with 100% free tools such as Visual C++ Express 2010, MSBuild and WiX.
· There is also support for a single installer for 32-bit and 64-bit both.
· Installation recommendations by OpenCandy are supported by the installer which are fully optional.
· Minor bugfixes. Dependency updates (Crypto++, ZLib, WTL, ATL, SDK, Tools)to the very latest.
Users are advised to pay attention while installing this ad-supported application:
· Offers to download or install software or components (such as browser toolbars) that the program does not require to fully function