AEDA 1.2 Build 321

• License:

  Free to try; $14.00 to buy

• Editor's Rating:

  3.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  4.0 stars (out of 1 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  162

• Operating Systems:

  Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98

• Additional Requirements:

  Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server

• Limitations:

  Nag screen

• Date Added:

  August 02, 2005

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Publisher's description of AEDA

From Aloc:

AEDA (Advance Encryption / Decryption Application) was developed as an answer for a simple but powerful encryption/decryption tool that could be used recursively on directories and subdirectories. Originally developed by C Rowe in 2002, AEDA has been re-designed and rebuilt to incorporate new features such as file compression and secure delete. The Latest version (Build 321) incorporates 19 different encryption engines (including the popular BlowFish algorithm) and 10 different hashing algorithms for maximum security.

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Editor's review of AEDA

• 3.0 stars

• "AEDA"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: AEDA 1.2 Build 321

At first sight, it looks as if there's nothing special about this application, but it securely encrypts your files against prying eyes. AEDA's basic interface won't catch the attention of many users as it offers only a few standard file header menus and icon buttons. Users can encrypt a single file or an entire folder. The original filename is kept, but a new extension is added. Encrypted files are password-protected, but for additional security the original files are deleted. Files are compressed before they are encrypted, making it easy to e-mail secured files, but the receiver must have a running copy of the program to be able to decode it. The program offers 19 secured encryption algorithms and 10 hashing algorithms, suitable for the most security-minded folks. In general, AEDA suits any level of user seeking a reliable file encryption tool.

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  Version: AEDA 1.2 Build 321

  "Very quick and easy to use."

  by paxosack on August 9, 2005

  Pros: Fast recursive encryption of folders with lots of algorithms. The secure delete option works well and is fast. The extra menu on windows left click is really useful for encrypting and decrypting files on the fly.

  Cons: The download filename is 3 and needs to be renamed to 3.exe to install.

  Also, although not really a con, it is possible to encrypt a file with no password.

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