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Thanks for your suggestions.
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Is anyone aware of a version of GPG for Windows 8.<br />
Looks like <a href="http://www.gpg4win.org/" rel="ugc">http://www.gpg4win.org/</a>&nbsp;is under funded and Symantic (PGP) are considering their options.<br />
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GPG4Win does install but crashes when run (Klopatra) even in compatibility mode.<br />
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Alternatively, are there any other known encryption programs that do work on Windows 8?<br />
WinZip I guess. &nbsp; Requirement is to encrypt a file or ideally directory.<br />
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Thanks<br />
BT
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Is anyone aware of a version of GPG for Windows 8.
Looks like http://www.gpg4win.org/ is under funded and Symantic (PGP) are considering their options.

GPG4Win does install but crashes when run (Klopatra) even in compatibility mode.

Alternatively, are there any other known encryption programs that do work on Windows 8?
WinZip I guess.   Requirement is to encrypt a file or ideally directory.

Thanks
BT

GPG/PGP or any encryption for Windows 8

Encryption is the process of encoding messages or information in such a way that only authorized parties can read it. In an encryption scheme, the intended communication information or message, referred to as plaintext, is encrypted using an encryption algorithm, generating ciphertext that can only be read if decrypted. For technical reasons, an encryption scheme usually uses a pseudo-random encryption key generated by an algorithm. An authorized recipient can easily decrypt the message with the key provided by the originator to recipients, but not to unauthorized interceptors.

Encryption

Windows 8 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems, with an emphasis on improving its user experience on tablets. In particular, these changes included a touch-optimized Windows shell based on Microsoft's "Metro" design language, the Start screen, a new platform for developing apps with an emphasis on touchscreen input, integration with online services, support for USB 3.0, Advanced Format hard drives, near field communications, and cloud computing. Additional security features were introduced, such as built-in antivirus software, integration with Microsoft SmartScreen phishing filtering service and support for UEFI Secure Boot on supported devices with UEFI firmware.