DanTheAximMan

Whenever I open an encrypted file that I encrypt using Resco file explorer I have to disable the encryption and then retype the encryption twice when I want to re-enable it. Is there any program that is capable of opening an encrypted file without having to decrypt it. eWallet does it, so I don't see why another program couldn't.

Gerard Samija

You're joking, right? I mean, what good is encrypting a file if you have a program which can open the file anyway, without a password?

Or is that a misinterpretation of your question? Do you mean that you don't like the fact that Resco makes a duplicate when decrypting, and asks if you wish to delete the original or not? Does this function bother you? Why? I mean, if a file were only 'encrypted' in the sense that opening it was somehow blocked without password access, the non-scrambled contents might more easily be ferreted out by clever hackers. Merely blocking access to a file isn't really secure. Garbling it up into nonsense only the encryption program itself can dechipher is a lot more effective, in my opinion. And if it's a mangled mess, then of course a copy has to be made to un-mess it!

DanTheAximMan

Looking back on my last post I guess I wasn't clear. What I'm saying is I don't understand why I should have to go through to complicated process of retyping my password twice to re-encrypt every time I open an encrypted file. When I use eWallet I never have to re-encrypt my information when I leave the program. Somehow it does it for me automatically.

Gerard Samija

Ah, I see. Well, entering the password twice pervents us making a password error, which is something altogether too likely when the various SIP types are not fully reliable. What if you lock a file but with a one-character error? You lose the file, unless you can figure it out. An error is less likely to be repeated in the second box, and this inconsistency will be caught, preventing such nasty accidents. Takes longer, sure, but really all you have to do to avoid this is un-check the 'delete original file' box or whatever it's called. Use the un-encrypted version, then delete it. If you have to make changes, then you have to double-password encrypt it, otherwise there's no need.

DanTheAximMan

yes I see, but what I'm saying is why does the file not stay encrypted when I open it so I don't have to go through the process of re-encrypting it again. With eWallet it stays encrypted and I only have to enter the password to access the file. I never have to type the password twice once I'm done viewing the file because it stays encrypted.

Gerard Samija

There's that word 'viewing' again. If you're only viewing the file, as I said, just un-check the 'delete file' box, then view the un-encrypted copy. When done viewing just delete the one you were viewing. The encrypted version still exists, for later viewing, or for editing. The only time you must enter the password twice is to save an edited version.

DanTheAximMan

I understand now. However, is there a program out there that does not ask you to type your password twice if you make an edit?

Gerard Samija

I've only use Resco and Lucifer. I'll leave you alone now, stop picking on you and let someone else have a go. Could be there is a one-password solution somewhere.

DanTheAximMan

Thanks for the info

cleandeen

I use PhatNotes for protecting info. The program is designed as a database, and that's what most people probably use it for.

I create notes, or paste passwords, credit cards, etc. into notes, and then password protect them. The data is encrypted using the password as an encryption key. The password itself is also encrypted, according to the documentation. So it seems pretty secure to me.

Unlike Resco Explorer, you don't have to go through the process described in previous posts. However, the program isn't useful for encrypting anything except data entered into the program. As far as I can tell, this consists only of text. So it can't encrypt an Excel file, for instance.

Anyway, the program comes free with Pocket Informant, or it can be purchased separately. There are basically two versions - Lite and Standard. The Standard version allows you to sync your notes with your desktop PC. Pocket Informant comes with the Lite version. Here's the link, if anyone is interested: http://www.phatware.com/phatnotes/