Encryption?

VA

Hi

I need to give my laptop for repair so I want to secure it before I do so. My Windows version does not have encryption or BitLocker included, I tried to download AxCrypt as it is the encryption software most recommended on the web, but Bitdefender blocked it. Bitdefender itself does not have any encryption tool.

Any suggestion?

Thx

Scott

Hi @VA

In what way did Bitdefender block it? It may have some adware that Bitdefender is blocking when you try to download it.

You could also try Veracrypt, it does get some good reviews on the Malwaretips forum.

https://youtu.be/C25VWAGl7Tw

Kind regards,

Scott

VA

Thanks Scott

Yes it is probably some adware on the AxCrypt site that got Bitdefender to block it, what is unusual, is that it did not only warn me to continue at my own risks, it asked me for a "product password", which is not my usual Bitdefender password, I have no idea what this is about and this is the first time I get that.

Scott

I had allowed Bitdefender to delete the axcrypt.exe a while back, as it flagged it on a scan showing an adware issue. I did use axycrypt frequently back during my Windows 7 days, and I agree with you, @VA, it was, is a very nice app to work with and use.

Flexx

I have shared link of some of the best websites that usually compare various software of each category and rank them. As per your requirements below are the comparisons for the required encryption category.

https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-encryption-software

https://www.techradar.com/best/best-encryption-software

And, if I go by the encryption software category, Folder Lock (https://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/) is the best software as per the ranking comparisons between both the above stated websites.

Regards

VA

Thank you both for that. I am going to give up on Axcrypt and try Folder Lock instead!

Scott

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/comment/322583#Comment_322583

Good luck, let us know how it goes. After Axcrypt I went with Cryptainer, but with that I had to pay for a vault big enough for my needs, so I'm still looking, mainly for secure vaults (containers) on my PC and USB drive.

As for myself, VeraCrypt looked familiar, along the same line as Cryptainer, something I could more easily understand and follow.