DESCRYPT-FAQ
Will there be any other operating-system except the known
(Linux, OS2 ..)?
There is not planned any other version for any other operating system. I have already
pretty much to do with Windows 95/98, NT, CE1 and CE2.
Is there a Strong-ARM-Version of Descrypt available?
Nope, I dont have the compiler for Strong-ARM, so there will be no version at the moment
Why should I give you my Email-Address and my location?
This is just a nice way of you, to show me that you like the program and for me more fun
to make enhancements, because I know the program is used. I will not spam anybody or add
him to the newsletter!
How secure is descrypt really?
Descrypt was not written to hold up secure data until 3000 or something like that. My
thought of this program has been, to protect a file, so that I can have the
entrance-security at a minimum (for me normally 1 letter :-))). It was mainly written,
because Microsoft had no way to secure a file in WinCE1. But even now in CE2 it is neat,
because you can crypt every file, even executables.
Why dont you public the source-code?
Descrypt is freeware, thats true, but that doesnt mean, that the source-code is also free.
I dont wanna publish my sources. If somebody thinks, I have build something inside so that
I can read all data, ok think what you want, if you dont like this dont use this program.
Guys its freeware and was written because I wanted it for my own. But I can tell you, if
you choose a password and forget it I cannot get back your data! Trust me or trust me not,
I dont care! :-)))))
Why is desauto for PPC's not available?
PPC's are generated so that programs like notetaker are running all the time. So I get no
information about the termination of the program, which results in having a problem to
realize when I should check change of data. On a PPC the user has to end the program by
task-manager. If somebody want to try this version, mail me at descrypt@thisdomain
Is descrypt compatible to PGP?
Nope, in no way. There is a PC-Version of descrypt, but at the moment this version is not
working because of Microsoft limitations in Windows 95/98. Read this!
What happens if I use desauto (double tap on crypted file)
and change the uncrypted file?
This is very simple. After you end the automatically started program, he will ask you if
you want to re-crypt the changes.
How can I install desauto for PPC if I got it from you?
desauto has a secret install function, which you can use if you start desauto with the
parameter "-install". But be sure to place desauto.exe in the folder
"\Program Files\descrypt"!
Can I use descrypt also with programs?
You could always use descrypt to crypt programs as well as every file. The new version of
desauto even allows you to start a .exe in a crypted file by double tapping the crypted
file and enter the right pass. after successful end of execution the program will be
deleted (the uncrypted one).