BCArchive for Windows

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Download.com staffSeptember 7, 2012

This free encryption utility earns points for its ease of use, security, and speed. Although BCArchive's spartan interface makes it pretty clear how to create secure archives, many users may prefer to encrypt files via the right-click menu. Similar to most quality programs of this type, BCArchive can create self-decrypting files, so your recipients won't have to bother with installing the program themselves. All other users will need your password if they want to access your sensitive documents. It's nice that the application supports multiple secure algorithms, including Triple DES, Blowfish, and Rijndael. However, unlike many of the top applications in this class, BCArchive lacks a file shredder for destroying data. Still, on most other fronts, this encryption tool makes a strong case for itself.

BCArchive for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: September 7, 2012

Latest update: September 7, 2012

Version: 2.05.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

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

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 75,529

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

3.9/5

14 User Votes

Caution with 2.05!!!
atlantis1975April 17, 2012
Pros
Previous versions have been excellent
Cons
CRITICAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have just installed BCArchive 2.05. The way the temporary directory is wiped has now changed in this version. Without warning the program now kills the ENTIRE DIRECTORY - before it just killed the individual files it created [often it did not do this properly either]. I have now lost important files - fortunately I have made backups. The options to kill the "Wiping process" also does not work. Yes a dialog box appears but when you select Yes to abort- it just keeps on deleting! Also the AutoRun function is broken in this version as well. I'm hoping you can resolve the above issues - I have used this product for years and found it very good to date.... Thanks
Summary
Jetico BCArchive v2.0.0.2
MyView_07April 15, 2008
Pros
Very nice encryption packager to use on folders and files. Once you become familiar with the how-tos. You have a choice of several high-end encryptions which is what make this program worth having. <p> <p>Easy "right click" to begin encrypting any folder or file. <p> <p>Stable. <p> <p> <p>There is another freeware from this site called "BCTraveller" which is also worth checking out. It's a portable encryption software which can make and run AES (Rijndael) - KG Ghost encrypted containers so you can carry it anywhere and access the data on any computer available. As the name Suggest, good for travelling.
Cons
None at this time. Aside from taking a few minutes to learn....all worked as it says.
Summary
integrates badly with windows
ofbsOctober 30, 2007
Pros
nothing at all
Cons
I've 2 GB Ram, After this Prog. my PC Ram act like 2 MB <p>your pc will slow down
Summary
Don't Waste Your Time - Use TrueCrypt
Brian_WattersApril 18, 2007
Pros
Provides Good Encryption. This program may be for you if you ONLY want basic encryption that's easy.
Cons
TrueCrypt (also free) integrates nicely with windows, and quite frankly is the best encryption freebie I have found. It also offers a hidden volume within your encrypted file for anyone who REALLY wants to secure their data.
Summary
Misled users of it's version BCArchive 3.07.3 its acutally version 1.07.1
Katrina_LansburyFebruary 14, 2007
Pros
its ok but was too easy to crack
Cons
Version Misled therefore thumbsdown.
Summary
Excellent Encryption Software
DownloadWiseAugust 15, 2006
Pros
This encryption software has a user friendly appeal to it and uses advanced encryption algorithms to protect files. Not much more to be said. If you need encryption, this is an ideal method of doing it.
Cons
Minor bugs, nothing too signficant to note
Summary
I liked it
paulmh007August 4, 2006
Pros
I use this software in addition to my favorite security app WinGuard Pro (which allows me to password protect my programs and personal files/folders). This is a great additonal to my security collection
Cons
I just wish there was one tool that did it all!
Summary
Good Good Good
erixcastleJuly 26, 2006
Pros
nothing
Cons
nothing
Summary
Best Free encryption software.
ObdukJuly 25, 2006
Pros
This is the best free encryption software I have found. It uses VERY powerful encryption algorithms, making it very secure. It also has the option of using public key encryption, which is very useful for sending information over the Internet. I also found it was very quick, even compared to some non-freeware software. This is a very good piece of software.
Cons
There are a few minor things that are not included, like securely deleting the original data. It would also be nice if it included integration into the file system, so you could negotiate BCAcives within windows, and not in the program.
Summary
Good, but a few minor issues.
Win_777July 11, 2006
Pros
BCArchive compresses files into an archive and has options for various encryption methods. Password-based algorithms and public-key encryption methods are available. The program will let you know if it thinks your password for the archive is too short and will prevent you from using the short password. There is also an option for no encryption or password protection.
Cons
There a few minor issues. <p> <p>The version listed here at the time of this review ("BCArchive 3.07.3") is incorrect. In the "About" section of the program, the version listed is "BCArchive v. 1.06.5 for Windows." At the time of this review, on the publisher's website, under lastest fixes, the version listed is "1.06." <p> <p>If you drag-and-drop to extract a file, you may have trouble deleting the file from the archive. You will have to restart the program so that you can delete the file that is in the archive. <p> <p>Also, the modified times of an extracted file and its original are different by a few hours. For some reason (it's a bug), the program changes the modified time of an archived/extracted file and its original with a few hours' difference. <p> <p>In an email from the publisher's support, the person who sent the reply was able to reproduce both errors. She apologized and said that the errors will be fixed in the near future.
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Encrypt a group of files and compress them to an archive.