Typically you encrypt files because you don't want others to see them, but sometimes you want to send someone an encrypted file.

Most if not all encryption programs allow you to do so--they vary, however, in terms of how difficult the process is.

AEP's most noteworthy feature may be its flexibility: Not only can you encrypt files for your own protection but you can easily create "self-decrypting" versions of your files that others can run without needing AEP2003 or any other software.

The program includes a file shredder that wipes the contents of your original files. It also integrates nicely with Windows Explorer, allowing you to use Explorer's context menus and avoid having another window clutter your screen.

It also uses military grade encryption for protecting your private files. Program supports strong encryption algorithms Blowfish with 448 bit key, Rijndael with 256 bit key, CAST with 256 bit key, DES with 128 bit key. AEP supports skins technology and has 10 nice additional skins! Moreover program has full support for ZIP files! I.e. ability to add files into .ZIP file, browse and extract contents from .ZIP file.

Compression rate is better than WinZip's one! Plus Complete support for Command Line Interface. Latest added feature is ability to send encrypted files to your friend or partner via email.

Advanced Encryption Package is offering best encryption and compression available in a easy to use package.

Here are some key features of "Advanced Encryption Package":

· Easy in use
· Handy interface
· Skins support!
· Ability to encrypt text to send it safely via your e-mail or chat program like Outlook Express, Eudora, The Bat, ICQ, AOL Messenger, Microsoft Messenger and etc.
· Ability to encrypt files
· Ability to send encrypted files via Internet
· Statistically impregnable against brute force attacks (at least 1032 billions years for the fastest computer in existence to break the key - the age of the universe is 1018 billions years). For encryption and protection your important documents, AEP uses 4 strong encryption algorithms: Blowfish, Rijndael, CAST, DESX.
· Full .ZIP support AEP can browse for existing .zip archives, extract its contents and even create new .zip archives!
· Built in file shredder - i.e. wiping the contents of the original pre-encrypted file beyond recovery to make sure that not even a trace remains after shredding. (matching and exceeding the specifications of the U.S. Department of Defense) to stop hardware recovery tools.
· Built in compression of files to reduce size in transmission
· No "back door" in the software - No access possible under any circumstances. If you do not remember the password you cannot access the encrypted contents. There is no special procedure, secret code, or hidden entry method to fall back on.
· AEP encrypts every kind of file on every kind of medium, whether floppy disk, removable hard drive, zip drive, tape drive or other
· Ability to make self-decrypting files for sending to people who do not have AEP. The program can be used to create self-extracting files. The recipient can unlock the data by just starting the self-extracting file within Windows and entering the combination.
· The only requirement for self-extracting files is that the recipients must be running some form of Microsoft Windows. All they need is a key to access the contents i.e. a totally secure system is possible without any modification of existing mail systems using any mail system that supports file attachments.
· AEP integrates itself into Windows (TM) Explorer, thus, you can encrypt/decrypt/shred files directly from Windows Explorer window using Explorer's context menu.

Limitations:

· 30 days trial.