Latest Version: 2.42
Date: April 2002
By: WinComplements
Compatibility: All Windows 32 bits versions (95,98,NT,ME,2000,XP)
WinCryptor is
a highly sophisticated file/document encryptor for Windows. Its main advantage
over the competitors is the ability to personalize the encryption algorithm
with the use of a key. In addition, this is a true byte-based encryption that
is probably secure enough for the military or other similar organizations.
Result: a file encrypted using your Key cannot possibly be decrypted without
it.
Protect your documents before you email or store them! Any document can be
encrypted: Word, Excel, text, picture, movie, HTML, exe... even zip files!!! Be
sure to keep the "Key" in a safe place.
No installation is necessary! Just copy WCryptor.exe along with this help file anywhere on your system and run it.
A. To Encrypt:
1) Run WCryptor.exe
2) Select 'Encrypt'
3) Enter an encryption Key (up to 8 characters)
4) Enter the file/document to be encrypted (will remain unchanged)
5) Click Start: The program will save the encrypted file using a '.cpt' extension
B. To Decrypt:
1) Run WCryptor.exe
2) Select 'Decrypt'
3) Enter an encryption Key (up to 8 characters)
4) Enter the file/document to be decrypted (will remain unchanged)
5) Click Start: The program will save the decrypted file under the original extension
NOTE: For a better performance when processing large files (3 Megs and up), it is recommended to close all other open applications.
A. Main Screen
Encrypt/Decrypt
Radio Buttons:
Select the action that you want to do.
Encryption/Decryption Key:
Optional but recommended. The encryption algorithm will use this key and make the encryption totally protected. Only with the same key will it be possible to have it decrypted. You can enter up to 8 characters.
Source File:
Select the file to encrypt/decrypt.
Destination File:
The system generates the destination file. The folder used will depend on the Preferences entered in the menu: Options/Preferences.
Start Button:
To start the process. The progress bar will display the progression.
Close Button:
To leave and close WinCryptor.
B. Menu
Options/Preferences:
1) Remember Last Key
Indicates whether or not to remember and auto-populate the 'Key' field with the Key used at the time of the last encryption/decryption.
2) Destination File Folder
After entering the source file to encrypt/decrypt on the main screen, Wincrypt generates the 'destination file & older' using the folder entered here. Also, when browsing a file to decrypt, this folder is opened. The default is 'Use Same as Source'.
3) Browse Folders
Instead of manually typing the folder name, you can Click here to browse through all existing folders and pick one.
4) Save/Cancel
To Save your changes, you need to press the Save button. Pressing 'Cancel' will disregard the changes.
Options/Exit:
Press this button to close WinCryptor.
Help/User Guide:
This option opens the current document.
Help/Web Site:
This option contains a link to our Web Site where you can purchase our product and get a registration key.
Help/Register: (See also the Registration section below.)
1) Serial Number
This field displays the serial number of your current copy of WinCryptor.
2) Registration Key
This code will be provided by WinComplements after purchase of this product. The key will be valid for the current Serial Number only. If WinCryptor is copied, a new serial number is automatically assigned and a new registration key will be required. Upon entry and acceptance of a valid Registration Key, three things will happen:
· 'Unregistered' will disappear from the caption on the main screen.
· The registration reminder that pops up every now and then will no longer show.
· You will have access to free upgrades for a period of one year.
Help/About:
Provides details about the current version.
This is a fully functional evaluation version with no time
limit. However, the authors expect users who like this tool to register. The
cost is ONLY $19.95 (
A. WinComplements cannot be held responsible for any loss of data using WinCryptor. It is the user's responsibility to keep a copy of the original file in case the Key is lost or forgotten.
B. WinComplements cannot be held responsible for the content of the files subject to encryption, i.e. pornographic material or other.
C. WinComplements cannot be held responsible for illegal use/trade of encrypted files.
Please send your comments, suggestions or problems to <WinComplements@yahoo.com>. We promise to read them all and correct or implement all relevant items, and include them in the next release.
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