Manual Encryption /Decryption
see also: Mapper for the automated encryption method.
Pictured below is the manual method of encryption and decryption, It is the simplest and quickest method to accomplish. First use the Windows Explorer to navigate into a directory...
Making sure that, if you wish to de/en crypt the directory install, the folder should be open, displaying the information and the address bar should say that you are in this directory, right click the mouse on the folder and choose encrypt or decrypt.
To avoid non authorize manipulation of your data, the
passwording screen pops up to cover the screen waiting for the
password, which can be the mouse password
or the emergency password. Enter your
password when it is called for...
And if you do
want to continue with the encryption / decryption routine, press
yes. If the triggering of the request was performed by a passerby
to your computer you have the option to say no.
To press continue, here will result in the encryption of the files shown and when the view is refreshed (F5) you will see:
The file names are encrypted now. Note that if you go through this process and your files do NOT change there names and you have pressed F5 to refresh the Explorer's display you probably have not set your encryption keys up yet.
© Ron Michel Dec. 1999