looking for a encrypt program for files

[mantra]

Hi
i'm looking for a encrypt program for files like docs or pdf

i used jv16 2008 (that i bought) and it did a mess


is there a program that let me know which files are encrypted in my hard disks?

and encrypt files for me?

thanks

[jpcummins]

Not sure this is exactly what you are looking for but I use AxCrypt to encrypt the files I want encrypted. Seems to work and it is free. Hopes this helps a little.

John

[Carver]

{QUOTE-> Not sure this is exactly what you are looking for but I use AxCrypt to encrypt the files I want encrypted. Seems to work and it is free. Hopes this helps a little.

John <-QUOTE}
I second the vote for AxCrypt.

[LockBox]

Yes, another vote for single-file encryption app AxCrypt.

[Pleonasm]

{QUOTE-> i'm looking for a encrypt program for files like docs or pdf <-QUOTE}
FYI -- Note that both Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat allow the user to encrypt a document, without the use of any additional software.

[ghodgson]

I too would go with Axcrypt, been using it for ages and no complaints.

Gordon

[HAN]

{QUOTE-> FYI -- Note that both Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat allow the user to encrypt a document, without the use of any additional software. <-QUOTE}
How can this be done?

[Pleonasm]

{QUOTE-> How can this be done? <-QUOTE}
In the case of Microsoft Word 2007, select “Prepare | Encrypt Document”. In the case of Adobe Acrobat Pro 9, select “Advanced | Security | Encrypt”.

[HAN]

Ah, via the newest versions. I could not remember this being available in the past.

[Thiggy]

Androsa FileProtector System

[mantra]

{QUOTE-> How can this be done? <-QUOTE}
yes
thanks
but i got lots of documents and encypt each it's hard , long and boring

i 'm looking for a program that let me to encrypt many files in one step with the same password

[HAN]

There are other very good encryption apps out but for the circumstances you have given us, AxCrypt still seems like the best choice.

[mantra]

{QUOTE-> There are other very good encryption apps out but for the circumstances you have given us, AxCrypt still seems like the best choice. <-QUOTE}
i tried but to encrypt many files , i have not window , i can use only the right mouse

i would like to have a window and drag my files , and then encrypt

can total commander encrypt files?

[mantra]

{QUOTE-> I second the vote for AxCrypt. <-QUOTE}

thanks
i would like to encrypt many files and keep the original names

for example encrypt the file test.doc and keep test.doc

[Dundertaker]

Hi;

AxCrypt is a good program and I have used it a couple of times but I prefer container type encryption.

Ashampoo Magical Security has a free edition you can also check it out. But this one doesn support drive encryption.

You may wanna try The Vaut which has a thread here in wilders. It provides a container type encryption wherein you can import/add files from your drive to the "vault container". The original files will remain the same but you will have an encrypted one in the container.

Another popular container type encryption is TrueCrypt. It's also free and has the capability to hide the container when you dismount it.

You may wanna check out these thread links.

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=244171&highlight=vault+development

or alternatively have a look at this, a lot have contributed to this but is not directly encryption for files but have useful info here:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=252509&highlight=folder+hiding+software

Kind regards,

Dundertaker8)

[softtouch]

I guess what you want is a simple application, where you can just drop files and they will be encrypted and saved back at the original location, maybe with another extension.
But how do you need to have the decrypt implemented? Similar, dragging them into a "decrypt" area?
This might be a cool, very simple to use application, if ever there is one like that.

[mantra]

{QUOTE-> I guess what you want is a simple application, where you can just drop files and they will be encrypted and saved back at the original location, maybe with another extension.
But how do you need to have the decrypt implemented? Similar, dragging them into a "decrypt" area?
This might be a cool, very simple to use application, if ever there is one like that. <-QUOTE}
yes
jv16 has this feature but i guess it's buggy

[Pleonasm]

Mantra, have you considered using WinZip to create an encrypted archive? The archive (.ZIP or .ZIPX) can maintain the source folder structure, file names remain unaltered, and file "drag & drop" is supported. It’s a simplistic version of an encrypted virtual drive, but that may be what you are seeking.

[softtouch]

Winzip is the solution I think. Not only because of the encryption, also because of the compression.

If not, I can write such a program, if there is interest enough.
Maybe with just AES/SHA256, simple, small, encrypt, decrypt, delete drop zones.

[mantra]

{QUOTE-> Winzip is the solution I think. Not only because of the encryption, also because of the compression.

If not, I can write such a program, if there is interest enough.
Maybe with just AES/SHA256, simple, small, encrypt, decrypt, delete drop zones. <-QUOTE}
cool
could be great

maybe the ability to add a header to the files , so the program with a scan could detect the ecrypted files in the hard disks:thumb:

[softtouch]

{QUOTE-> cool
could be great

maybe the ability to add a header to the files , so the program with a scan could detect the ecrypted files in the hard disks:thumb: <-QUOTE}

I have made a prototype, as simple to use as possible.
It has 3 drop zones, one for encrypt files, one for decrypt files and one for delete files.
You can just drop the files to the drop zones, and that it.
I might have by tomorrow a alpha version ready.

[mantra]

{QUOTE-> I have made a prototype, as simple to use as possible.
It has 3 drop zones, one for encrypt files, one for decrypt files and one for delete files.
You can just drop the files to the drop zones, and that it.
I might have by tomorrow a alpha version ready. <-QUOTE}
cool
is hard to add a search feature?
i mean could the program search and find the files encryped in the hard disks?

[softtouch]

{QUOTE-> cool
is hard to add a search feature?
i mean could the program search and find the files encryped in the hard disks? <-QUOTE}

No, its not hard to add a search feature, but you should be aware that searching for encrypted files on one or more hard-drives can be quiet time consuming.

[softtouch]

@mantra: I have written a prototype, with the wiorking name "QuickCrypt".
Its VERY simple, only drag and drop interface, and stand-alone executable.
Its available at http://www.freesoftwaretoolbox.com
Let me know if what you want is something like that.

[mantra]

{QUOTE-> @mantra: I have written a prototype, with the wiorking name "QuickCrypt".
Its VERY simple, only drag and drop interface, and stand-alone executable.
Its available at http://www.freesoftwaretoolbox.com
Let me know if what you want is something like that. <-QUOTE}
WOW!!!!
wonderful!!!
thank you so much
perfect and it's very very fast


yes it's perfect!!

ony some advises
1)an unmask password option
2)delete the orignal file option after encrypt i mean i want to encrypt test.txt-->encrypted test.txt and keep the same file extension
3)a start button

may i know which encrypt engine does it use?

[softtouch]

Latest version has an unmask checkbox.

I would not use the original file extension, because you won't know anymore what file is encrypted or not, and notepad would try to open the .txt file and would show just garbage...

Start button? For?

For the encryption, I use AES and SHA1 (128 bit) as the hash.
Files you delete with the program, be it by moving them to the encryption/decryption drop zones or by dropping the mon the delete drop zone, will be secure erased following DoD.

The password is not stored anywhere on disk, so do not forget it! I cannot retrieve your data when you forgot the passwords you used!
The password is only stored in memory, AES encrypted.

{QUOTE-> WOW!!!!
wonderful!!!
thank you so much
perfect and it's very very fast


yes it's perfect!!

ony some advises
1)an unmask password option
2)delete the orignal file option after encrypt i mean i want to encrypt test.txt-->encrypted test.txt and keep the same file extension
3)a start button

may i know which encrypt engine does it use? <-QUOTE}

[mantra]

{QUOTE-> Latest version has an unmask checkbox.

I would not use the original file extension, because you won't know anymore what file is encrypted or not, and notepad would try to open the .txt file and would show just garbage...

Start button? For?

For the encryption, I use AES and SHA1 (128 bit) as the hash.
Files you delete with the program, be it by moving them to the encryption/decryption drop zones or by dropping the mon the delete drop zone, will be secure erased following DoD.

The password is not stored anywhere on disk, so do not forget it! I cannot retrieve your data when you forgot the passwords you used!
The password is only stored in memory, AES encrypted. <-QUOTE}

{QUOTE-> I would not use the original file extension, because you won't know anymore what file is encrypted or not, and notepad would try to open the .txt file and would show just garbage... <-QUOTE}
keep the extension is for privacy , a file with a different extension could be understood like a encrypted file
and there is a search feature (and it looks the header) so easy to find the encrypt files

{QUOTE->

Start button? For? <-QUOTE}
to start to encrpt, i could want to encrypt 600 files for example , a start button could be useful , like a pause , your program it's really very fast but with a lot of file could be necessary a lot of time


{QUOTE-> Files you delete with the program, be it by moving them to the encryption/decryption drop zones or by dropping the mon the delete drop zone, will be secure erased following DoD. <-QUOTE}
i did not understand
does the program encrypt the file and delete the original file?

{QUOTE-> For the encryption, I use AES and SHA1 (128 bit) as the hash. <-QUOTE}
i'm not an expert , is strong enough ?


thank you so much!

[HAN]

{QUOTE-> keep the extension is for privacy , a file with a different extension could be understood like a encrypted file
and there is a search feature (and it looks the header) so easy to find the encrypt files <-QUOTE}
I'm trying to understand this...

Are you saying file.doc gets changed to file.encrypted.doc (or maybe file.enc.doc) or something like that? Or actually doing something to the file beyond encryption?

For me, I would want to be able to look @ a file in Windows Explorer and know if it's encrypted or not. If I don't want that, then I would use a container type encryption program like softtouch's The Vault, Free OTFE or TrueCrypt. I think that having files that are encrypted and not encrypted that have identical names could/would lead to mass confusion.

[softtouch]

{QUOTE-> I'm trying to understand this...

Are you saying file.doc gets changed to file.encrypted.doc (or maybe file.enc.doc) or something like that? Or actually doing something to the file beyond encryption?

For me, I would want to be able to look @ a file in Windows Explorer and know if it's encrypted or not. If I don't want that, then I would use a container type encryption program like softtouch's The Vault, Free OTFE or TrueCrypt. I think that having files that are encrypted and not encrypted that have identical names could/would lead to mass confusion. <-QUOTE}

The file "test.doc" would be encrypted (after compressing it) to "test.doc.qfe". The extension .qfe is added to the file name.

The original file will not be deleted, except you move it to the encrypt drop zone (by holding the shift key) or by moving the original file onto the delete drop zone.

I am not a friend of automatically deleting user files... not as long a program is still under development.

Also be aware that this little project is as stated on the website, under development, and the posted version is a prototype, so to speak. Consider it as a preview version which will be tailored based on user responses.

[duk]

I think it's Kruptos 2 (http://www.kruptos2.co.uk) that you need.

Although I think the creation of virtual volumes by TrueCrypt would be the best solution.

[softtouch]

{QUOTE-> I think it's Kruptos 2 (http://www.kruptos2.co.uk) that you need.

Although I think the creation of virtual volumes by TrueCrypt would be the best solution. <-QUOTE}

That's a cool program, but I believe he wanted something with simple drag and drop, but I might be wrong.

Just uploaded another preview version, which has an additional drop zone to collect files and encrypt them later.

[mantra]

{QUOTE-> I'm trying to understand this...

Are you saying file.doc gets changed to file.encrypted.doc (or maybe file.enc.doc) or something like that? Or actually doing something to the file beyond encryption?

For me, I would want to be able to look @ a file in Windows Explorer and know if it's encrypted or not. If I don't want that, then I would use a container type encryption program like softtouch's The Vault, Free OTFE or TrueCrypt. I think that having files that are encrypted and not encrypted that have identical names could/would lead to mass confusion. <-QUOTE}

for the privacy , i want to encrypt mytest.doc
i would like to have 1 file encrypted with the name mytest.doc
or for example some photos , myphoto00x.jpg -> encrypted myphoto00x.jpg
if somebody try to open them , he/she will think they are garbage
but you with this great tool you can scan for header and find the files encrypted

[mantra]

{QUOTE-> The file "test.doc" would be encrypted (after compressing it) to "test.doc.qfe". The extension .qfe is added to the file name.

The original file will not be deleted, except you move it to the encrypt drop zone (by holding the shift key) or by moving the original file onto the delete drop zone.

I am not a friend of automatically deleting user files... not as long a program is still under development.

Also be aware that this little project is as stated on the website, under development, and the posted version is a prototype, so to speak. Consider it as a preview version which will be tailored based on user responses. <-QUOTE}
thanks i did not about the shift key ~ Edited Name of Key - JRViejo ~
by the way your program is a COOL tool:thumb: :thumb:

[softtouch]

If ever you have use for it, and have issues or want to discuss features, there is now a support forum installed on my website at freesoftwaretoolbox.com. Additionally, bugs can be reported to a bug tracker at ssdnet.biz. I am not sure its a good idea to discuss my development here at wilders...

[mantra]

{QUOTE-> If ever you have use for it, and have issues or want to discuss features, there is now a support forum installed on my website at freesoftwaretoolbox.com. Additionally, bugs can be reported to a bug tracker at ssdnet.biz. I am not sure its a good idea to discuss my development here at wilders... <-QUOTE}
thanks
another forum :wacko: :dry:

[softtouch]

{QUOTE-> thanks
another forum :wacko: :dry: <-QUOTE}

No, just related to the software, bugs, issues, requests etc., not a discussion forum, just for support I will give for all my software. Its just installed.

[mantra]

{QUOTE-> No, just related to the software, bugs, issues, requests etc., not a discussion forum, just for support I will give for all my software. Its just installed. <-QUOTE}
thanks

well i used today a lot
i would like a option to encrypt and delete with the same extension:thumb: at least for collected feature


and some suggestions for a pro version:thumb:

[softtouch]

{QUOTE-> thanks

well i used today a lot
i would like a option to encrypt and delete with the same extension:thumb: at least for collected feature

and some suggestions for a pro version:thumb: <-QUOTE}

I will add that option soon, but it need more testing first.
Its just too risky to enabled this feature.
Imagine, you use the preview version with sensitive and important files, and in the middle of encrypting them, you lost power, or the program crash. You would lost your important files and will come to me and will blame me.

[mantra]

{QUOTE-> I will add that option soon, but it need more testing first.
Its just too risky to enabled this feature.
Imagine, you use the preview version with sensitive and important files, and in the middle of encrypting them, you lost power, or the program crash. You would lost your important files and will come to me and will blame me. <-QUOTE}

i got it
i will test with useless, unnecessary files like copies of photos

[dantz]

I'm still not sure what the objection is to TrueCrypt. Once you enter the password and mount a volume you can easily drag & drop one or more files or folders into it or out of it. Once you dismount the volume it's inaccessible to everyone, and even the volume letter disappears.

However, I guess this wouldn't work for someone who wants to mix encrypted files with unencrypted ones throughout a disk, such that they would be side-by-side. Is that what you're trying to accomplish?

[loli22]

sorry for the hijack, just a quick question, i have an external Hard drive and i just want to make a password to access it not encrypt every file, is this possible? if so, wich software can do that?

[Chuck57]

gpg4win secures files, plus you the ability to encrypt your emails as well.

Just right click on an individual file or folder, choose either sign and encrypt or encrypt and a click encrypts it. It's a free program and works great on both xp and Vista. I have it on my xp desktop and Vista laptop. It's securing my tax and business info.

http://www.gpg4win.org/

It stresses email but is a great and easy encryption program for files, folders and about anything else you want to keep prying eyes away from. I use the email feature regularly just to annoy any nosey Govt people, should they be flagging such e-mails.

[mantra]

{QUOTE-> I think it's Kruptos 2 (http://www.kruptos2.co.uk) that you need.

Although I think the creation of virtual volumes by TrueCrypt would be the best solution. <-QUOTE}
but truecrypt can encrypt files without the creation of virtual volumes?

[dantz]

{QUOTE-> but truecrypt can encrypt files without the creation of virtual volumes? <-QUOTE}No, you have to create a volume first, but it's pretty easy to do, especially if you just create a "container file" (a large encrypted file that becomes a virtual drive when you mount it). The tutorial walks you through it.

[reparsed]

I didn't see it mentioned here but 7zip does AES-256.

[Justin Troutman]

{QUOTE->
For the encryption, I use AES and SHA1 (128 bit) as the hash.
<-QUOTE}

What exactly are you hashing? Plaintext? Ciphertext? Is it a MAC (e.g., HMAC)? Also, what happens to metadata (e.g., header)? Ideally, it would need confidentiality and integrity too; otherwise, it's going to leak information. You could use the AES and SHA-1 in an encrypt-then-authenticate composition, which, if done properly, will give you the strongest notions of confidentiality and integrity; if you're already using the primitives, there's no reason not to get the most out of them. Besides, you might not be getting the security you think you're getting, out of the current configuration.

[Justin Troutman]

Didn't mean to put a damper on the conversation. Just curious as to how you're using the cryptographic primitives. :)

[caspian]

{QUOTE-> i tried but to encrypt many files , i have not window , i can use only the right mouse

i would like to have a window and drag my files , and then encrypt

can total commander encrypt files? <-QUOTE}

Mantra, when using Axcryprt, if you have all of your files in oone folder, you just right click on that folder and it encrypt all of the files in that folder. I just tried it. And of course if you zip the folder, it encrypts the zip file. But anyway, it will encrypt many files at once if you right click on a folder.