McAfee 5 manual Using File Encryption, To encrypt or decrypt files

Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security 5.0

Using File Encryption

File encryption translates a file into a “secret” code that makes the file unreadable. You must decode or decrypt the file before you can use it. The file encryption in McAfee Internet Security is designed so that you can easily encrypt or decrypt all of the files that you designate for encryption in File Guardian.

Before you can encrypt a file, you must add it to the Guarded Files list in File Guardian. For step-by-step instructions on adding a file to the Guarded Files list, see McAfee Internet Security Help.

To encrypt or decrypt files

nRight-click the McAfee Guardian icon on the Windows taskbar, then click Encrypt File Guardian files or Decrypt File Guardian files.

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