Protecting Computer Files
with Encryption Software (Ax-Crypt)
For Windows and Mac Users
Version 1.0
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Protecting Computer Files Document Control
Version : 1.0
with Encryption Software (AxCrypt)
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Category Information
Group Information Technology
Document Code N/A
Document Type Standard Operating Procedure
Author(s) Muhammad Waleed Ahmad
Document Owner IT Support
Version 1.1
Distribution IT Division
Status Final
Control Reference NA
Effective Date 1-Jan-2019
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Revision History
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Irfan Ali 1.0 First Version
Terms and Definitions
Note: In case of any questions regarding this document, please contact IT Support.
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Protecting Computer Files Document Control
Version : 1.0
with Encryption Software (AxCrypt)
Brief Description:
Encryption is a process of converting information or data into a code to prevent
unauthorized access.
AxCrypt:
AxCrypt Software is a free program that allows protecting files by encrypting (128-bit
AES). Encryption is more secure than just password protection. AxCrypt supports file
encryption on both operating systems i.e. Windows and Mac
How to Use AxCrypt (Windows users)
AxCrypt does not have a separate window to operate for Windows OS. All the interaction
starts with the right-click menus on selected files:
1. Right click on the file/folder you want to encrypt and select AxCrypt from the
context menu. Then select Encrypt to encrypt the file or all the files in the selected
folder.
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Protecting Computer Files Document Control
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with Encryption Software (AxCrypt)
2. Create a passphrase, your passphrase should be long in order to get the full
security. The stronger the passphrase, the stronger the encryption.
3. After a file is encrypted, its icon changes to the AxCrypt shield. It also changes the
file extension to .axx and appends the file’s original extension to the new filename.
4. When you open the encrypted file, it will ask for your passphrase. Type it in and click
OK, then you can edit and save the file just like normal. When you save it, it will save
it back into the encrypted file automatically.
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with Encryption Software (AxCrypt)
5. If you decide you no longer want to keep a file encrypted, you can
select Decrypt from the right-click menu and it will permanently change it back into
the plain-text version.
How to Use AxCrypt (MAC users)
1. In Mac OS AxCrypt have a separate window to operate. Click on lock button to
encrypt a file.
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with Encryption Software (AxCrypt)
2. Select the file you want to encrypt, create a passphrase and click on encrypt file
button.
3. After a file is encrypted, its icon changes to the AxCrypt shield. It also changes the
file extension to .axx and appends the file’s original extension to the new filename.
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4. To unlock the decrypted file again go to the AxCrypt application and select unlock
button.
5. Select the encrypted file you want to unlock and provide the same passphrase as it
was used to encrypt this file .
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