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By: brandon

brandon — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:41:57 +0000

just get cyberguard at this address http://www.sofotex.com/CyberGuard-download_L50377.html it is free and can encrypt with encryption keys being as long as 16384 bit and best of all it is free!

By: james

james — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:39:49 +0000

It’s a rather neat little app, with the context integration and all that stuff.. and I thank GOTD for it.

However, I am just wondering: What’s the difference if I just use WinRAR (or 7-ZIP if you didn’t buy WinRAR) and compress+encrypt the file? Not only does it make the file smaller, but you can select different levels of compression…

In my opinion, this is a great program if you don’t wipe out your computer a lot. You can encrypt/decrypt files on the fly (just like it says). However, if you reinstall the computer a lot like me, you lose the program, and unfortunately, are unable to decrypt the program unless you download the trial version of the program for free from the website. In that case, you only have 30 days to decrypt the files, and after that, you are unable to encrypt/decrypt again…

So basically, if you are going to wipe out your computer soon and need to encrypt your files, I recommend that you use a freeware program for encryption or just plain compression software.

– James

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:28:56 +0000

Hi, I’m just wondering what would happen if for example I downloaded this program, encrypted some data then had some sort of system problem. I’d boot up my ubuntu and backup my data. Then perhaps do a system restore and a bit later realise that in my haste I now have my important data encrypted by a program that does not exist on my system. Then I would spend hours searching the net trying to remember the name of it, then I’d find out that I need to buy the program.

This may be a great program, and I’m not knocking it in any shape or form. But I feel that something like this isn’t really suitable for a once only free download, especially as there are free alternatives.

By: thor101370

thor101370 — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:45:46 +0000

It works well for individual files but if you want really good encryption where you can encrypt a whole drive,folder or file in under 3 clicks with your password then download MEO Encryption from NCH for free.

By: zap

zap — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:30:29 +0000

i think there is something like that just weeks ago that doesnt work well.
and true crypt just search in downloads.com is user friendly and is good and free

By: Jon K

Jon K — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:16:44 +0000

Today’s giveaway is entitled “Magical File Encrypt” but I can’t find anything magical about it. It’s even inferior to many freeware titles.

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:52:08 +0000

If this software does not use an open, peer-reviewed cryptographic algorithm, then it is likely NOT secure. Don’t believe me, ask cryptographer Bruce Schneier, who calls such systems “snake oil”.

By: Dick

Dick — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:46:30 +0000

Installs easily and runs great on WinXP and XP Media Center. The only suggestion for improvement is to have the Password field cleared and the cursor prepositioned ready for typing, but this is very minor. Thanks GOATD.

By: Tekrat

Tekrat — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:44:33 +0000

For the last time, this is not Truecrypt. The voting on the thumbs is if you like the product or not. Is the product solid? The voting is not if this free software is better then a another package. Its on the quality and usefulness of this package.

If you want to reference another software in your review then do so. But first, judge THIS product on it’s performance.

By: Vaughn

Vaughn — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:13:40 +0000

Simplew to use simple to implement, this is a nice product