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    A file encryption tool?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by B2TheEYo, Feb 13, 2008.

  1. B2TheEYo

    B2TheEYo Notebook Deity

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    Hey,

    Okay, I need a tiny app, or file, that will allow me to encrypt files with just a password alone. No need for key files or certificates and other things.

    To Clarify:
    Just basic program that encrypts the file, and can be unencrypted by running the program again on any machine with the same program - by just a password alone; no need to pass around certificates and key-files to authorize the encryption/decryption.

    I have Vista Manager, and it has exactly what I want, but I wanna rid of Vista manager but need that encryption tool, does anyone know of another that does exactly the same thing in function?

    (I've Google'd it, and got like zero results)

    Thanks
     
    B2TheEYo, Feb 13, 2008
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  2. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    Cryptainer LE. Google it, or look for it in the Best Free Software thread.
     
    pixelot, Feb 13, 2008
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  3. soccer08

    soccer08 Notebook Enthusiast

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    take a look at TrueCrypt as well, I believe it's also in that same thread that pixelot mentioned.
     
    soccer08, Feb 13, 2008
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  4. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    I recommend looking at either of these two also. As mentioned, the Free Software thread is a good start for questions like these :)
     
    crash, Feb 13, 2008
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