FileBarricader 2004 for Windows

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Download.com staffNovember 7, 2008

At the onset, this easy-to-use application doesn't look like much, but further investigation reveals it's one of the better encryption utilities we've tested. For starters, FileBarricader 2004 is conveniently integrated with Windows, quickly encrypting and decrypting items via a right-click menu. Aside from passwords, the program gives a few algorithms to encrypt documents, such as DES, Rijndael, and Triple DES. For additional security, FileBarricader 2004 can easily be set to securely erase originals automatically after every encryption or decryption process. It creates self-decrypting executables, so sending encrypted files to others without FileBarricader 2004 installed isn't a hassle. What's more, it includes options to securely obliterate any file from your PC; though you can only set it to a maximum of three passes. The program impressively encrypts/decrypts multiple files and entire folders with a single password. Although FileBarricader 2004 isn't exactly a powerhouse, this freeware has enough going for it to be useful to a wide range of users.

FileBarricader 2004 for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: November 15, 2005

Latest update: November 7, 2008

Version: 1.4

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows 98
Windows ME

Additional Requirements: Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1, Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server

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Total Downloads: 16,021

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3.9/5

8 User Votes

i couldn't get it working
EmmaJBrowningJanuary 8, 2011
Pros
i tried to figure it out but it was too hard trying to actually figure it out
Cons
doesn't work
Summary
not good
Can't beat this free version
Steven1968February 28, 2010
Pros
This is a great product and I've used it for years. It takes some time to encrypt and decrypt files but you just can't beat it.
Cons
Takes a long time to encrypt/decrypt information but works well regardless. I've haven't found a free version of anything that works better.
Summary
Best in this kind
dpraisharmaDecember 20, 2007
Pros
the best one that I have tried
Cons
Decryption offers up to 256 bit decryption.
Summary
not very easy or convenient
david goldeNovember 21, 2007
Pros
Cons
can't save changes without having to rewrite
Summary
verry good program performed as expected
psymoleMay 17, 2007
Pros
all of it
Cons
none
Summary
Easily the Best of all the password protection programs!
ClosetMonster3July 6, 2006
Pros
This is the best one that I have tried. It does what it says and does so with all files. Videos, audio, and pictures are password protected, in addition to other file types. Just right click on file, put in password and type of decription and choose to overwrite original file if desired. Decryption offers up to 256 bit decryption. <p>All other programs require you to go into programs, open the program, then search for the file, then decrypt! Same goes for viewing each file! Not for this....a quick right-click is all that is needed to access encryption or decryption.
Cons
Interface would be nice to modify, but its not bad at all.
Summary
Works great!
Chris7272January 23, 2006
Pros
.It does what it ses <p>.It's really easy to use <p>.Seems to know what it's doing <p>.The layout is 'Xp stile' =)
Cons
None found! <p>.(u carnt encript folders, only the contence) but hey, IT'S FREE!!
Summary
An excellent utility
Carl05November 28, 2005
Pros
The utility offers an easy to use wizard interface and offers secure 256 bit encryption as well as secure file deletion
Cons
May be slow on low-end machines: takes about the same time as it would to zip so might be slow for large files
Summary

Developer’s Description

Ecrypt, decrypt, and delete files and folders with the use of a password.

FileBarricader 2004 is primarily a file encryption utility. FileBarricader 2004's features: Includes four encryption algorithms DES, RC2, Rijndael (AES), and 3DES (TripleDES); Includes four encryption strength settings: 64 bit, 128 bit, 192 bit and 256 bit; Provides secure file deletion, making recovery of deleted files impossible; Provides the ability to create self decrypting .exe files that can be sent to any computer; Version 1.4 is now given away as 100% freeware with updated help file and screenshots.