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Encryption Tool

Introduction

There are three secure encryption formats in PowerArchiver:

Introduction to .PAE encryption

PowerArchiver features secure encryption in the form of .pae files. By using PowerArchiver's encryption tool, you can secure any data on your computer with the most powerful encryption formats currently in use. This becomes especially convenient when you need to send important data via e-mail or FTP. Additionally, PowerArchiver is able to intelligently handle PAE files, so if you encrypt an archive (such as a zip or cab file, or any other supported format), PowerArchiver will handle the archive transparently the next time you open the .pae file.

Using Encrypt tool

To start the tool, select “Encrypt” from the “Tools” menu/tab.

At the Encrypt dialog window, you will need to do several things:

After you have selected the options, click “Encrypt” to finish the process and encrypt the file. PowerArchiver will then ask you for a password and you will have to enter it two (2) times.

Please note that it is very IMPORTANT that you do not forget your password. You will NOT be able to use the file if you forget the password. There is no way you can recover a forgotten PAE password.

Because PowerArchiver does not compress data in PAE files, we recommend using PAE together with an archive format of your choice for best results.

PAE Encryption Tips and Tricks

Please Note:

PowerArchiver will be able to read and update files that were encrypted with any of these standards.