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How to Encrypt a File on my
Computer or USB/thumb Drive


Step 1:


Begin by downloading & installing (below) our recommended file encryption software Androsa FileProtector for Windows users.

INSTALLATION FILE:



** Install the program on the computer which you will use to encrypt and decrypt your file.



Step 2:


Find the file that you would like encrypted and right click it.


In the menu that appears, look for "Androsa FileProtector " and click it.






Step 3:


Androsa FileProtector will open and present this dialog box.


Create a password (10 characters MINIMUM is recommended, with a mixture of special characters and numbers) and click "Protect".



If you would like to make sure your password is typed correctly, click the "Show Password" option.




Step 4:


Androsa FileProtector will display the following dialog box which displays the status of the file. Click "Close" to continue.

 

Status Dialog Box

 


 

Step 5:

 

Navigate back to the location of the original file. You will now see that there is an encrypted version of the original file. The original file is no longer available.



 





 



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