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Re: File by file encryption instead of filesystem encryption


Kelly Jones wrote:

> Are there any cygwin/Windows programs that will encrypt a file, but
> leave it usable, similar to what TrueCrypt does for filesystems?

What's wrong with Windows EFS (encrypting file system)?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encrypting_File_System

Command-line, cipher /e on a fresh directory, or cipher /e /s:<dir> /a
to encrypt existing tree in <dir>.

Only available in >Home editions AFAIK though. Be sure to back up your
crypto private key using the certificate manager (Start | Run |
certmgr.msc | Trusted People | Certificates, select key and right-click
+ Export).

-- Barry

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