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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: March 26, 2007
- Total Downloads: 93,631
- Downloads last week: 383
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 87 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
This is easily one of the more useful freeware file encryption programs we've found, and the latest version fixes a few minor bugs. Kruptos 2's file menu and icon interface is the picture of simplicity. Encryption is almost effortless. You can drag and drop files to the Kruptos 2 window, and the latest version adds support for dragging and dropping folders.
The encryption algorithm is Blowfish 128-bit, and fast. A key feature obfuscates file names but leaves folder names unaltered. The program offers a feature to see original file names with the proper password, but it is invoked one file at a time. However, Windows integration means you can perform all functions from your context menu.
Unlike many similar programs, files in nested folders are all quickly encrypted as individual files. With a single click you can decrypt a file and edit it, and the file re-encrypts on close. Self-extracting encrypted files are created with a minimum of fuss. The Shred function deletes original files to DOD standards. The program does offer a nag screen for donations, but only once. Kruptos2, with all its features, is what every user needing simple file encryption desires.
Publisher's description
From Kruptos2 :Kruptos 2 is a very easy-to-use and powerful 128-bit file encryption utility that allows you to secure any sensitive files stored on your PC or portable storage device. Kruptos 2 includes a powerful file shredding utility, and the ability to generate self-decrypting files. Features and benefits: quick to download, simple to install. It is good for secure transportation of files on potable storage devices, such as portable hard drives, USB storage keys.
Version 3.14 includes unspecified improvements, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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User reviews of Kruptos 2 3.0.0.14
- Average user rating: 4.1 stars out of 87 votes
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8 out of 10 people found this review helpful
Version: Kruptos 2 3.0.0.14
"Files deleted, as reported before."
Pros: Simple menu, easy to use
Cons: What nobody tells you: NET Framework needs to be installed, not just V1.1, but 2.0.
Wanted to pass on files to others, without having them to install the software. So .exe files were created, from files already encrypted.
KRUPTOS shows a message telling you that. At the same time, the program deleted all the files just accessed.
Passwords used in OFFICE programs might not be extremely safe, but at least I get to keep my data.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Kruptos 2 3.0.0.14
Pros: After reading the previous review I was a bit nervous about installing it, but that seems to be unfounded - I went to the Kruptos website and it seems the previous reviewers issue has been addressed via a new patch - anyway so far I've found it easy to use and fast. I like it!
Cons: I'll let you know
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Version: Kruptos 2 3.0.0.14
"Good for encrypting a few files, not entire folders"
Pros: Nice interface, easy to understand and use right away. Works well to encrypt a few files at a time.
Cons: Chokes on folders with several files. For me it finally died after 30 minutes trying to encrypt a zipped file in a folder with document subfolders (the folder in question has around 100 word, excel, and a few zipped files all together).
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Kruptos 2 3.0.0.14
"good, but can be made better."
Pros: very user friendly.
Cons: following features would do good
1. provision to prevent deletion of encrypted file.
2. stealth mode (both for the program[with hot keys] and for the encrypted files would have been better. there is a program earlier i used called Hidefiles-this has this provision.
3. i would like to know whether it is vista compatible?
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