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To encrypt and decrypt files, you need to install AES Crypt. Follow the video below, or use the step-by-step directions provided.
Download links: https://www.aescrypt.com/download/
Steps
- Determine if your computer is running a 32 bit or a 64 bit system.
- Click on Start, right click on Computer, and then click on Properties.
- The System window will pop up. Windows will list your System type as either 64 bit or 32 bit.
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Navigate to https://www.aescrypt.com/download/ and download the 64 bit or 32 bit GUI installer by clicking on the appropriate link. Be sure to select the AES Crypt - GUI installer and not the AES Crypt – Console installer.
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After the download completes, unzip the file and open the AES_Crypt folder that is inside.
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Run the AESCrypt.msi file.
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The AES Crypt Setup Wizard should begin. If you get a security warning appears, you are safe to click Run. Click Next, leave the installation folder as the default, and click Next again.
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Click Next on the Confirm Installation window. AES Crypt will begin installing. If a User Account Control box pops up, click Yes. An Installation Complete message will pop up when the install has finished. Click Close and you are finished.