Deccan Encryptor / Decryptor for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffNovember 7, 2008

This simple freeware application effectively encrypts and decrypts files, but the basic feature set is primarily aimed at casual users. Deccan Encryptor/Decryptor is a small executable that offers a bare-bones interface with standard buttons for selection, encryption, and decryption of files. We found encryption and decryption worked quickly compared with similar applications. The program can't encrypt the entire contents of a folder in a single pass. Users are forced to operate on a single file at a time. Unfortunately, it replaces the original file on encryption. A problem during encryption could cause the user to lose access to the unencrypted file. However, by not replacing the file extension the program helps hide which files are encrypted. The single encryption algorithm isn't easily hackable, but we wish the program offered stronger encryption as an option. Sharing encrypted files is not a problem as the program is small enough to easily send to any recipient. Overall, Deccan Encryptor/Decryptor's simple encryption method isn't suitable for protecting highly confidential files, but will suffice for home and casual users.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: July 11, 2005

Latest update: November 7, 2008

Version: 1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows ME
Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows NT
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server, Java Runtime Environment 1.3.1

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 6,793

Downloads Last Week: 3

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User Reviews

4/5

3 User Votes

Easy to use
FrankQCApril 11, 2009
Pros
Encrypts Java based
Cons
Can't encrypt folders
Summary
Use it if you want to do simple encryption of files.
Simple yet useful
charngJune 25, 2008
Pros
- Small size.<p>- Simple and useful encyption program.
Cons
- Only can encypt one file at a time.<p>- Still can open the file the encypted file, only the contents is encypted.
Summary
small and sweet
yummy111July 11, 2005
Pros
very small file size, made in java and its free!!!!
Cons
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Developer’s Description

Keep your files from being seen by others.

Deccan is a simple encryption program that is designed for use to keep your files from being seen by others. It uses a simple algorithm to encrypt files, so that if others attempt to open your file, they see garbage. When you want to view or make changes to your file, you can use Deccan to decrypt your files to their original form. Password protection ensures that only you can decrypt your files. This program works well with any type of file: video, pictures, music, or text.