How to Encrypt Files Using AES Crypt for Windows

AES Crypt is an open source application providing file level based encryption the latest version is available at https://www.aescrypt.com/download/

a. Install AES Crypt on your system.

b. Open Windows Explorer and select a file to be encrypted, right click on the file, and select AES Encrypt from the drop-down menu.

c. Enter a strong password and select OK. This will create a file with the same name but with an .aes extension.

d. Depending upon where the original file is located, it may be necessary to delete it.