Using FAOPGP

Windows Explorer Options

All FAOPGP options can be accessed directly from Windows Explorer. The menu displayed is sensitive to the files you select depending on whether they are protected or not. The 'Protect' option is shown at the top of the menu for non-protected files whilst the 'Unprotect' option is shown for protected files.

Menu displayed for non-protected files :




Menu displayed for protected files :




Menu Options

Protect selected files  Protect > Protect Files
Encrypts/signs the selected files. See Protecting Files.

Protect selected files  Unprotect
Decrypts/verifies the selected files. See Unprotecting Files.

Protect selected files  Secure Text Editor
Opens up the secure text editor window where you can create or copy in text to secure. See Secure Text Editor.

Secure Delete   Secure Delete
Deletes the selected files/folders so that they are no longer recoverable. See Deleting Files Securely.

Key Management Key Manager
Displays the Key Manager dialog where you manage your own and other peoples keys.

Default Settings Default Settings
Displays the Default Settings dialog where you configure FAOPGP default actions for handling files and folders.

Help Help
Displays the FAOPGP help guide (this manual).


FAOPGP Icons

This icon is displayed next to files that have been protected by FAOPGP.


Double-clicking on Files

Double-clicking on a protected file will unprotect it.

Double-clicking on a key file will open up the Key Importer dialog.  See Importing Keys.



NOTE: The FAOPGP GUI can be used instead of Windows Explorer depending on your preference.