encfs4win

What is encfs4win?

This experimental project aims to port the EncFS encryption utility to the Windows operating system. EncFS is a userspace cryptographic filesystem that provides on-the-fly encryption and decryption of files. The Windows version of EncFS requires the installation of the Dokan library, which provides a user-mode file system implementation. After installing the necessary components, users can launch the EncFS application from the command line, specifying the encrypted directory and the directory where the decrypted files will be accessible. Windows 7 users may need to use a drive letter (e.g., "X:") as the plain directory to avoid case-sensitive file and folder issues. Alternatively, the project includes a GUI program with a tray icon menu, allowing users to manage the EncFS functionality without the need for command-line interactions

Highlights

• Enables on-the-fly encryption and decryption of files on the Windows platform
• Requires installation of the Dokan library for user-mode file system implementation
• Provides both command-line and graphical user interface (GUI) options for managing EncFS
• Addresses case-sensitivity issues on Windows 7 by allowing the use of a drive letter for the plain directory