The Vault for Windows

By JBCG
Free
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Key Details of The Vault

Organize files and protect them from unauthorized access and use.
Last updated on July 23, 2015
There have been 8 updates
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Virus scan status:
Clean (it's extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Editors' Review

Download.com staffJuly 23, 2015

While we get that the makers of The Vault are trying to be clever by using banking terminology to describe the program's actions and features, the idea falls flat and creates an unintuitive interface.

After installation, we were asked to create a profile by entering a PIN. From there, we were taken to a paneled interface. At first it wasn't really apparent what we were supposed to do next. There's a menu at the top of the window, but the options were vague. It was only after we paid a visit to the Help feature that we discovered its drag-and-drop functionality, and what Withdrawals and Deposits meant. We dragged a file to the window and it was instantly added to the queue, but the original, unencrypted file remained. We weren't given the option of deleting the source file. Though you do have the choice of three algorithms, we weren't given a choice when we added the file. It also took another visit to the Help feature to figure out that right-clicking and selecting the Withdrawal option decrypted the file.

Even though its free, we found The Vault awkward to navigate thanks to the annoying banking references. We recommend you skip this in favor of the many other free file encryption programs out there. Lucky for us, it cleanly uninstalled from our PC.

What's new in version 2.3

Version 2.3 is a bug fixing release.

The Vault for Windows

By JBCG
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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: July 23, 2007

Latest update: July 23, 2015

Version: 2.3

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista, Microsoft .NET Framework

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User Reviews

4/5

4 User Votes

Very good
hhhhhhhhhhssssssssssssJune 19, 2008
Pros
It's Ideal for protection also since the files are encrypted but still in exe format. Its better than previous file protectors I've had.
Cons
I would give this 5 stars if you could put files in the default folders.
Summary
Straightforward and Simple!
agvtechMarch 8, 2007
Pros
The application is simple to use right out of the box. It mimics windows explorer for traversing the file repository. All you have to do is drag and drop files to encrypt them. The application will sort them by their extension and keep older versions of your files intact. All in all a great app for users with messy desktops or that are trying to keep their documents secure. And it's 100% free.
Cons
Summary
Great for securing files
sillybeanMarch 8, 2007
Pros
The interface is simple and uses a standard drag and drop interface similar to most FTP programs. I have to disagree with the previous review, bc the visual aspect of the program is intuitive and easy to use. A nice step up from version 1, and a lot more cleaned up on the UI. Also, when i uninstalled vault 1 no files were decompressed to my laptop, and after reading the last review I tried uninstalling vault 2 to test, and no files were on the desktop. Not sure what version that user used, but it wasnt the one from download.com. Overall, great program for protecting sensitive files, especially for confidential business documents on my laptop.
Cons
It would be nice if the program could be integrated like winzip, so right clicking a file would give a send to->The vault, or just "store in vault" option. Other than that, the program is very useful and easy to use.
Summary
It is terrible!
G_ChadMarch 8, 2007
Pros
Nothing
Cons
It is hard to use, has a horrible interface. and what is the point of a VAULT if it just dumps all your stored data on the desktop when you uninstall it.
Summary

Developer's Description

Organize files and protect them from unauthorized access and use.

More stable, more flexible, more efficient, more secure, bottom line more piece of mind from Jensen and Brusca Consulting Group. The Vault is back with new and improved features. A more flexible file repository, stronger AES encryption that's faster than previous releases. A faster and more reliable compression routine.

Version 2.3 includes unspecified updates.