AutoKrypt for Windows

Name: AutoKrypt
Rating: 2 (4 reviews)
Author: HiTek Software

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

This software automates file and folder encryption and decryption using various PGP methods. It offers robust task management, scheduling, and advanced automation capabilities.

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Pros
- Supports multiple PGP encryption methods.
- Automated file and folder operations.
- Includes key generation and management.
- Advanced task chaining and scheduling.
- Remote control and extensive logging.
Cons
- No mention of cloud integration.
- User interface details are absent.
- No explicit mention of platform support.
- Limited information on specific security certifications.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 4, 2016

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 11.10

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows Server
Windows 8

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 103,586

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

2/5

4 User Votes

Too much time taking
JcharlesBrownSeptember 27, 2013
Pros
The software is compatible for all Windows version and one more important thing about this program is they provide for 30 days free try version for usage.
Cons
Once you forgot the unlock password of the software, It effects on the system.
Summary
Caution!!! Read "All versions" negative reviews first
joehecSeptember 10, 2009
Pros
It has a nice looking interface. But that's it. I've done quite a bit research on this app. The company literally bribes many users into giving this app a five star rating.
Cons
Read All negative comments from user reviews on the All-versions link BEFORE downloading Advanced file lock to understand what you are in for with this product!!!
Summary
My personal experience: Having forgotten (AutoKrypt thinks so) the unlock password for AutoKrypt 8.10, it locked the computer up! I had to Force restart computer (not good for system stability) which allowed the computer to operate, but I still can't remove program. More than 2 months later, their "24 hour-a-day guaranteed" customer service still has not provided help. Just email them and observe the 100% silence for yourself. Do yourself a favor and stay away from AutoKrypt .
very expensive
taylorthomas2860September 9, 2009
Pros
none its very difficult to understand
Cons
too complicated and very expensive
Summary
Way too much for me
jeffrod444February 25, 2009
Pros
Appears to be powerful
Cons
Entirely too complicated. The app is skinned like a Unix app so it seems a bit foreign. Web site tutorials were not as descriptive as I needed.
Summary
This would probably be useful for someone that is doing a lot of encryption tasks that would benefit from batch automation, or maybe even some other type power users. I, however, am not a power user. I just want to encrypt an occasional file. I dont want to set up tasks, profiles, schedules, monitors or any of the other things this app can do. I would describe how to set up a encryption task except that I wasnt able to get one set up. It does include some overhead before you run the task though - like setting up encryption profiles and output filters. Ultimately, I found this app to be completely unusable. I give it a 2 (over a 1) only because I dont think I am the target audience for this app.

Developer’s Description

By HiTek Software

Encrypt and decrypt files and folders automatically using PGP.

Encryption software designed for automation. Automatically encrypt and decrypt files and folders. Encryption methods include password based, secret key, public and private key, OpenPGP password, OpenPGP private and public key encryption. Includes key generators, and a key store to manage keys. Common tasks include encrypt, decrypt, copy, zip, unzip, synchronize and file monitors. Includes scheduler to run tasks. A chaining feature can run tasks in sequence or conditionally depending on exit codes. Additional features include email notifications on task failure, zip file viewer, extensive logging, remote task control and more. It supports dynamic variables to achieve advanced automation tasks. Email notification profiles based on exit code can be set for tasks. Schedules can be synchronized to allow or prevent overlapping schedules. Dynamic variables allow for advanced automation solutions. Number of command-line utilities are available to remotely and programmatically control tasks and the scheduler. Run 1000+ tasks/day.

AutoKrypt for Windows

Editors’ Review

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