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This application effectively protects files, but it can't encrypt more than one file at a time. Magic File's Windows Explorer-like interface is marred by misspelled labels and instructions, but is still fairly easy to comprehend. Its security features were surprisingly effective, allowing you to password-protect files and choose from one of five secure algorithms. In our tests, Magic File successfully encrypted individual files, but couldn't encrypt folders or multiple files. It doesn't offer to delete the originals either, or include a secure file shredder. Oddly, although you can create self-decrypting executables, recipients will still need to have Magic File installed on their computer to open files. The program also allows you to modify the attributes of files and view them in several modes. Unfortunately, like the interface, the poorly written Help file is full of misspellings, and may confuse users rather than help them. Though it works well enough, there are a number of encryption utilities with the same security features that allow batch encryption and present a more polished and user-friendly interface.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
6
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 95
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 10
  • Windows XP
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 3
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 98
Additional Requirements
Windows (all)
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20,014
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Developer’s Description

Create passwords for various files on your PC to protect them.

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