Encrypted File Scanner

Encrypted File Scanner, developed by SecurityXploded, is a free tool that effectively scans and discovers all encrypted files within a Windows system. The latest version, 1.6, offers a fast and intuitive solution for users needing to handle encrypted files efficiently. Taking up only 3.7 MB of disk space, this software ensures a lightweight but robust performance across different Windows platforms, from XP to Windows 8.

Part of the System Utilities category and falling under the File Managers subcategory, Encrypted File Scanner leverages the Encrypting File System (EFS) in the NTFS file system to provide transparent encryption and decryption of files. This functionality allows users to encrypt their confidential files easily while still accessing them seamlessly, as if they were not encrypted at all.

The program employs a multi-threaded scan mechanism to quickly identify encrypted files across all folders. It is especially adept at detecting encrypted executable files such as EXE, DLL, and COM formats, displaying them in red for simpler detection.

Users can benefit from its variety of features, including:

• An easy-to-use GUI-based interface.
• Settings dialog for customizing scanning operations.
• Color-coded representation of encrypted files and folders.
• Sorting options to organize encrypted files by name, size, type, date, or path.
• Detailed scan reports in HTML format.

You may want to check out more software, such as Path Scanner, The Fast File Encryptor or Best Encryption Expert, which might be related to Encrypted File Scanner.