AES (256-bit) for Windows

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Download.com staffNovember 7, 2008

Return to the carefree days when encryption tools only took plain text and turned it into a mish-mash of characters. Executable freeware AES (256bit)'s interface is just a two field/two button dialog box. One field is for text to encrypt and the other for the password. The two buttons make it easy to encrypt or decrypt text.

Two fields, two buttons, and no need to read the manual. Paste the text to encrypt, enter a password and immediately see the encrypted text. Decrypting just reverses the easy process.

It's easy to use the program to send quick encrypted messages to friends, and it doesn't them anything to have this freeware application on hand. This is the simplest of tools in terms of features, but that's more than half its beauty. It's small, secure, and effective, and anyone can use it.

AES (256-bit) for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: June 20, 2006

Latest update: November 7, 2008

Version: 1.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows 2003
Windows NT
Windows 98
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows 10
Windows ME
Windows Server
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 23,203

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

3.4/5

7 User Votes

Insecure. Would not recommend .
dewdrop623January 25, 2015
Pros
Fast, simple, and small.
Cons
Insecure. No IV.
Summary
The same text with the same key always gives the same ciphertext. It seems different initialization vectors are not used. Text encrypted with this software is not secure, and other, just as small and simple, programs do not have this flaw.
Installs great, but doesn't run
toloyoSeptember 20, 2014
Pros
Installs quickly
Cons
After it installs, it doesn't run. There is no option to encrypt a file when I right click on a file. I installed again, it was smart enough to see that I already installed it. For some reason it must be incompatible with WIndows 8.1 as shipped out of the box.
Summary
Not compatible with Windows 8.1 out of the box. Probably needs some undocumented Windows tweak to actually work.
Works as supposed to
tx00824October 28, 2011
Pros
Very simple program with just the required functions, no unnecessary clutter.
Cons
No cons at all
Summary
Great for encrypting/decrypting text
niaherOctober 19, 2010
Pros
Simple and effective. Does what it has to do without any extras.
Cons
Can't see any.
Summary
Just what I needed
virago81November 24, 2007
Pros
This is just a simple piece of software that let's you encrypt strings using AES. If you are working on an implementation of AES, it's the perfect tool for validating that your encryption algorithm is working correctly.
Cons
Not much. It does what it was designed to do.
Summary
Oh, Gee! Look what we have here! A "TEXT" encryption program! Yahoo!
7upclickertickerDecember 5, 2006
Pros
Well, I'll be darned... 256bit AES "TEXT" Data Encryption!!!! All that power for "TEXT" data no less! Hey! This software really does one hell of a job! <p> <p>Can't even break any of the "TEXT" documents I encrypted with it by using decryption programs.... Which means it's really tough. That's a good sign. <p> <p>A Good and very powerful program to have. <p> <p>Definite recommend.
Cons
No cons. It does EXACTLY what it says it can do... Which is to encrypt "TEXT" data. I'm glad I took the time to READ the 'product description', otherwise I might be led to think it was meant to encrypt more than just "TEXT".
Summary
This is really pretty useless...
petgraveyardJune 20, 2006
Pros
Well, it can at least encrypt and decrypt text with AES...
Cons
It can't really do much else. I guess if you like encrypting and decrypting text this is your program...
Summary

Developer’s Description

By Telstar Communications

Protect your data with AES encryption.

AES (256bit) is a simple, easy to use, lightweight utility that allows you to encrypt text using Advanced Encryption Standard. AES is one of the most secure encryption technologies and has been cleared by the U.S. Government for secret and top-secret data encryption.