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SIMPLE ENCRYPT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will Simple Encrypt install anything on my PC, or add/change registry settings?

No, Simple Encrypt is a completely self-contained program.

Does Simple Encrypt store any information about me on my PC?

No, Simple Encrypt doesn't store anything on your PC at all.

How do I remove/un-install Simple Encrypt?

Simple Encrypt never gets installed as such on your PC. To remove it, simply delete the SimpleEncrypt.exe file.

Will Simple Encrypt work on my Apple Mac computer?

No, I'm afraid the current version only works on Microsoft Windows (98/ME/NT/2000/XP).

How much does Simple Encrypt cost?

Simple Encrypt is totally free.

How do I encrypt a file with Simple Encrypt?

Encrypting a file is a simple process:

  • Firstly, select File->Open from the menu, and select the file you wish to encrypt.
  • You will be automatically prompted for the name and location of the new encrypted file.
  • Next you need to type a password into the password box. Try and make the password as difficult to guess as possible - use numbers and letters, and a mixture of upper and lower case.
  • Finally, just click the Encrypt button. The encrypted file will have the extension ".sen" - don't worry, the original extension is stored in the file.

How do I decrypt a file with Simple Encrypt?

You first need to be sure that the file you are trying to decrypt is a Simple Encrypt file. You can tell this because Simple Encrypt files have the extension ".sen".

Decryption is a simple process:

  • Firstly, select File->Open from the menu, and select the file you wish to decrypt (ensuring it has a ".sen" extension).
  • You will be automatically prompted for the name and location of the new decrypted file.
  • Next you need to type a password into the password box. This is the password that was originally used to encrypt the file. The file can be decrypted using any password, but only the correct password will decrypt the file correctly.
  • Finally, just click the Decrypt button.