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== Securing Files ==You can add encryption to your most important or sensitive files on a file by file basis.  There are different software to allow for this. An Open Source file encryption software for Microsoft Windows that is gaining a lot of praise is AxCrypt by Axantum software.  It integrates with Windows to compress, encrypt, decrypt, and store files. You can password Protect any number of files using strong encryption.  AxCrypt is free and Open Source, however, the primary download installer has OpenCandy, the developer offers several alternative download options that are OpenCandy free, and free of any other adware/spyware/malware (as of this writing).  To access the versions without OpenCandy you must register with an email address on the site.  The .msi installers do not have OpenCandy.AxCrypt is password based and uses a 128-bit key.  Although the developer promises 256 bit encryption in the future, it is explained on the site why [https://www.axantum.com/AxCrypt/faq.html#why_128bit 128 bit is enough].  AxCrypt is superior to Windows Compressed Folder password protection in many ways.  Windows Compressed Folders in Windows XP uses a WinZip compatible extension of the Windows Shell with the same weak algorithm in WinZip.  WinZip encryption has been compromised and there are multiple documented examples.  * [https://www.axantum.com/AxCrypt/faq.html#why_128bit AxCrypt FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions] * [https://www.axantum.com/Xecrets/LoggedOff/Register.aspx AxCrypt Registration] and [https://www.axantum.com/Xecrets/LogOn.aspx Login Page].
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