ASFileCrypt

NAME

SYNOPSIS

AsFileCrypt [ file ]

AVAILABILITY

DESCRIPTION

The program creates an encrypted (password protected) copy of any file and the program can later be used to decrypt (restore) the original file.

Features:

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The program integrate with Windows which means that you can right-click on a file and choose ASFileCrypt in the 'Send To' context menu of 'Windows Explorer'.

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The speed is measured during each encryption / decryption operation and the program will display the result for you when it's done.

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This encryption program makes use of a key strengthening algorithm which delays the final encryption key, this increases the security.

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The program stores an encrypted checksum of the original file, which is verified at decryption.

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You don't need to enter the password twice, instead you can press [F12] if you want to show or hide the password.

OPTIONS

-h

usage message.

-i

install the ASFileCrypt command as menu point 'ASFileCrypt' to the 'Send To' context menu in 'Windows Explorer'.

-u

uninstall the ASFileCrypt shortcut from the 'Send To' context menu in 'Windows Explorer'.

-V

print program version.

file

file to encrypt or decrypt.

ENVIRONMENT

EXIT STATUS

0

no error.

4

usage message displayed.

5

program version printed.

6

program variant not known. This error occurs when the ASFileCrypt command is renamed.

FILES

EXAMPLES

SEE ALSO

NOTES

Parts of this manual page are extracted from the web page: https://www.andreas-software.com/international/program_as_file_crypt.php.

BUGS

AUTHOR

COPYRIGHT

This is free software; see WA2LWinTools/man/COPYING for copying conditions. There is ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY; not even for MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.