Manage updates with the Download AppCNET Editors' review
Chances are, there's something on your computer that you don't want other people to see, whether it's financial information, client files, trade secrets, or evidence of your erotic photography hobby. AxCrypt makes it easy to encrypt all types of files, ensuring that your sensitive data is safe from prying eyes.
The program integrates easily into Windows, appearing as an item in any file's context menu. Users simply right-click on the item they want to encrypt, select AxCrypt from the menu, and choose Encrypt. The program lets users select a password for the file and optionally create a key-file. As its name would suggest, the key-file is designed to function as a key that can unlock encrypted files. It's meant to be kept on a removable storage device, such as a USB drive, so that it can only be used when the file's owner inserts the removable device into the computer with the encrypted file. In addition to encrypting the original file, the program also lets users encrypt a copy, encrypt a copy to .EXE, and shred and delete files. The program has a Help file in the form of an online PDF, and it's quite thorough and contains plenty of screenshots. Overall, we found that AxCrypt is both powerful and easy to use, and we think that it's a great way to keep files secure for users of all experience levels.
AxCrypt installs politely and uninstalls without issues. We recommend this program to all users.
Publisher's Description
From Axantum Software:
AxCrypt integrates seamlessly with Windows to compress, encrypt, decrypt, store, send and work with individual files. It features password Protect any number of files using strong encryption, right-click integration with Windows Explorer makes AxCrypt the easiest way to encrypt individual files in Windows, many additional features, but no configuration required, encrypts files that are safely and easily sent to other users via e-mail or any other means, and AxCrypt is translated into English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Russian, Polish, Spanish and Swedish so chances are it speaks your preferred language.
More Products to Consider
-
Protect your PC against the latest viruses and spyware.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Protect your computer from viruses and malicious programs.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Protect your data with AES encryption.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Detect and quickly remove malicious threats to your computer.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Provide secure, anonymous, and private browsing on Wi-Fi hotspo...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Search your hard disk and Registry for threats to your security...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install - Securely store and manage your passwords.Download
Installed
Smart Install -
Detect and eliminate viruses, get free protection for home user...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Protect privacy of sensitive files by encrypting them with AES-...DownloadThis download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
Installed
Smart Install - Encrypt, decrypt, compress, and edit your files.Download
Installed
Smart Install -
Reduce multiple passwords to one single item.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Protect the privacy of sensitive files, by encrypting them with...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Download and exchange files safely, enjoy games and Web surfing...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Decrypt MS SQL Server stored procedure, trigger, function, and ...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Encrypt your sensitive data with this open-source software.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Record and view every keystroke typed on keyboard.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Encrypt or decrypt your files to protect them.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install - Encrypt and decrypt files and keep track of your encryption his...Download
Installed
Smart Install -
Secure your connection to public Wi-Fi networks with premium VP...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Encrypt a group of files and compress them to an archive.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Protect your personal home computer from malware attacks.DownloadInstalled
Smart Install -
Detect and remove spyware, malware, rootkits, trojans, hijacker...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install - Encrypt files and folders and secure your important and confide...Download
This download is served from an external site
closeNOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.
Sponsored Products
Installed
Smart Install -
Stay anonymous, change your IP address, and protect your comput...DownloadInstalled
Smart Install
-
All versions:
4.2 starsout of 32 votes
-
Current version:
3.5 starsout of 4 votes
-
My rating:
Write review
Results 1-4 of 4
-
"Simplicity"
Version: AxCrypt 1.7.2976
Pros
Works flawlessly on my 64-bit computer. Installs a right-click context menu line that can quickly encrypt a file or folder (all files within the folder). This is developed by a one-man team (see Axantum.com/axcrypt for more about him and open-source work.)
Cons
I don't see any right now.
Summary
Very simple. I had a strong encyption software called Folder Lock installed on my pc/laptop. I didn't know about Axcrypt when I bought FL. Now I use Axcrypt more and more. Cheaper (make a donation), faster, open source, convenient. No software to wait for and which takes resources. Just engage your mouse for a right-click or two and you're done.
-
"Used to be very good, but now..."
Version: AxCrypt 1.7.2976
Pros
Sadly in a vain attempt to make some money the developers have packages the software in crapware i.e. OpenCandy so when installing all sorts of rubbish tries to be installed. I would have preferred the developer to just be upfront and charge, I'd of paid! Oh well.
Cons
other than the installer this is a very good program
-
"works perfectly"
Version: AxCrypt 1.7.2976
Pros
it is very good software, running well without any problem, it have very good option for better encryption.
Cons
no problem found.
-
"trojan horse found when installing"
Version: AxCrypt 1.7.2976
Pros
It worked well, when I used vista
Cons
when downloading the latest version (from Axantum website) to install on windows 8, Kaspersky detected two trojan horses and a suspicious browser-toolbar.
Summary
worked well but newest version probably corrupted
Results 1-4 of 4
