I got it to work just fine on Vista 64 bit.

celldrifter

It looks like it doesn't work with Vista.

From the site:
EncryptOnClick Freeware Version
Download the less powerful Freeware Version of EncryptOnClick. The commercial version includes interface improvements and Vista compatability.

MePerson

Encrypt files on your Mac from the command line or with a widget using OpenSSL.

nad

just tried it out in sandboxie. it works well enough, but i could still see the contents of the folder with all the original files and filenames, i just couldn't view them.

the interface is awkward too. it takes just as long to encrypt a folder as it does to open TrueCrypt and mount an encrypted volume. i'll stick with my old methods...

garbanzo-bean

No idea how good or poor this one is, but wanted to mention that AxCrypt does pretty much the same without any hassles.
[en.wikipedia.org]
Also, it's open source, which makes it more reliable in my eyes.
Downsides: AES-128 (as opposed to 256 here); instead of whole folders, it encrypts every single file in a folder (which then need to be decrypted separately) - not sure how EncryptOnClick handles this.

thomasmb

AxCrypt is fantastic and free.

VayaConQueso

i didn't liked it bcoz after opening the file via password it is not encrypted again :(

mayurjango

@mayurjango: EFS might just be what you want

natenovs

hmm... I'd be interested to see a Hive Five on disk/file encryption software. I'm pretty ignorant on the subject but would like to learn more.

neuralien

axcrypt - can't see much without installing it. but wikipedia says it integrates into explorer. well i don't use explorer...

TrueCrypt is my fave. it's also free and open source, and quite powerful. you can encrypt entire disk partitions with it.

garbanzo-bean

@garbanzo-bean: But the point is to not have to encrypt an entire partition, just a few files here and there.

I'm with neuralien. I would love to see a High Five on file encryption software. I need something like this but don't really know where to start. Although I'll try this out.

SA

This may provide an illusion of security. When you encrypt a file, is the unencrypted file wiped? Also, while working on a file, programs may save temporary files in the same folder or even a different folder. If security is very important to you, then programs like this probably aren't a good idea.

dreamlayers

@neuralien: I agree. A hive five of encryption would be nice. I use truecrypt at the moment and it keeps prying eyes from seeing what I don't want seen. I would like to know what's available though, here what people have to say.

Darkenigma75

Try using Kruptos 2 (). It's pretty much straightforward and makes file shredding on click. However, does not work with Vista.

promitheas

I've been using AxCrypt. Works nicely, I like the explorer context menu integration and the ability to turn encrypted files to .exe's so that you don't need AxCrypt to decrypt them on another PC.

WindPowa

Any time I need to secure some files from the all seeing Eye, I use TrueCrypt. But, many times I need to share those encrypted files with someone who does not have true crypt and just about zero computer know how. For that, I use Glary utilities to make a self extracting exe. I like how thoroughly Glary cleans my computer, but it also has many cool features such as encrypting files, splitting files into small parts to send in email, and securely shredding files so they are not easily recovered. Also, all thoughs cool and useful features can be added to the right click menu. Very Cool... So when I want to share an encrypted file, I unencrypted it, compress it all into one large zip., rar., or bh. (Black Hole), and right click, encrypt with Glary Utilities. This makes a self unencrypting exe. file that I can easily email or send via disk, and I don't have to worry about security. Well, that's how I do it… Thanks life hacker for convincing me to try Glary utilities… I really didn't know how useful it would be…

Gibles

If you are a command line freak and like to do one-off encryptions like this then give Burp a try. [rumkin.com] .Windows only if I am not mistaken.

mcarter

Well you can do the same thing with winrar.

1) add file to archive
2) click on the "advanced" tab
3) click on "set password"
4) enter in your password
5) click the "encrypt file names" check box

Well, maybe not encrypt the content of the files, but they will be password protected.

nosleepidiot

@WindPowa: Yep, that's what Glary Utilities does. It's pretty cool...

Gibles