Max File Encryption 1.71 - User Guide and FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - Max File Encryption

1. How to encrypt files into a self-extracting file?
   Add the files to the list by using the "Add" button or by dragging and dropping them to the list.
   Press the "Encrypt" button.
   Choose "Create self-extracting file" in the "Encryption mode" field.
   Enter the desired password and the name of the self-extracting file (e.g.: FILE.EXE).
   Press the "Encrypt" button.
   
   
   
2. What is Steganography?
   Steganography encrypts and hides your data into another file (carriers), such as picture, audio, or video files. These types of files are a perfect disguise for sensitive information. It also hides them in places that on the surface appear totally innocent. Carrier files are not damaged after they are used to hide secret information.
   
   
3. What is carrier file?
   A file in which you can hide data using steganography. Carriers are usually multimedia files (images, sounds, videos, or even exe, dll files).
   
   
4. How to encrypt and hide files into a carrier file?
   Add the files to the list by using the "Add" button.
   Press the "Encrypt" button.
   Choose "Use Steganography" in the "Encryption mode" field.
   Enter the desired password and choose the name of the carrier file.
   Press the "Encrypt" button.
   
   
   
5. How to extract my files from the carrier file?
   Select the carrier file in the object list on the left.
   Choose "Open carrier file" from the "File" menu.
   Enter the password.
   
   
6. How to delete a file or files from the carrier file?
   Select the carrier file in the object list on the left.
   Choose "Open carrier file" from the "File" menu.
   Enter password.
   Select files to delete.
   Press the "Delete" button.
   Open the Max File Encryption main window.
   Choose "Update carrier file" from the "File" menu.
   
   
   
7. How to update a file in the carrier file?
   Select the carrier file in the object list on the left.
   Choose "Open carrier file" from the "File" menu.
   Enter password.
   Launch files to editing.
   After editing save the file.
   Press the "Update" button.
   Open the Max File Encryption main window.
   Choose "Update carrier file" from the "File" menu.
   
   
8. How to delete all files from the carrier file?
   Select the carrier file in the object list on the left.
   Choose "Open carrier file" from the "File" menu.
   Enter password.
   Open the Max File Encryption main window.
   Choose "Clear carrier file" from the "File" menu.