Private Encryptor 6.4

CNET editors' review

Reviewed by: CNET Staff

Despite its plain appearance, Private Encryptor offers comprehensive encryption and decryption features that are novice-friendly and advanced-user secure. The simply designed, password-protected interface features Windows Explorer-style or drag-and-drop encryption and decryption of files. The program also integrates into the Windows Shell Context menu to encrypt or decrypt files with a simple right click. This demo software encrypts with DES, Fast Encryption, and Media Stealth algorithms while the registered version offers stronger methods. Private Encryptor conceals the original filenames of encrypted files, or you can use image or audio files to camouflage them. It's a snap to create self-extracting executables to send files to anyone without the utility. We also found other features very beneficial and simple to use, such as a data-backup tool, a simple file shredder, and an e-mail-message encryption/decryption tool. All levels of users will find Private Encryptor a simple and helpful encryption application.

Publisher's description

From Tropical Software :

Utilize the new in encryption technology to protect your sensitive data. Privacy tools include file/folder encryption, e-mail encryption, file/folder shredder, file/folder Backup with auto encryption, My Passwords, My Private Notes, Compression, Context Menu support, Stealth Media Encryption super speed for large image multimedia, and Self Decrypting Executables. Registered version has DES, and Blowfish encryption, stronger encryption available as an add on. Features an extremely flexible and easy to use interface. Files/Folders can be Encrypted, Decrypted or Shredded right from the Windows Explorer when you right click.

Version 6.4 improves user mode compatibility and fixes bugs.

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