VIDEO: Open AXX files

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What are AXX files

  • Files in AXX format are encrypted files that have been created with the free "AxCrypt" software.
  • The software uses the AES algorithm with a 128-bit key to protect the password. To decrypt the file, you definitely need the associated password to open it.
  • The encryption software can be installed in the Windows Explorer is integrated so that you can conveniently decrypt or encrypt a file with a right click.

How to quickly open an AXX file

In order to open a single AXX file, you do not necessarily need the complete "AxCrypt" software package. You have the option of only downloading the decryption tool (the "decrypter"), which you do not have to install separately.

  1. To do this, go to the Download page from "AxCrypt" and download the file "AxDecrypt.exe".
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  2. As soon as the download is finished, open the file with a double click.
  3. A small window will appear. In the “File” menu, click on “Open” and select the AXX file.
  4. Then click on "Open".
  5. Next, select the folder where you want to save the decrypted file. To do this, click in the middle on "Browse".
  6. Finally, press “Decrypt” to start the decryption.
  7. Enter your password. The AXX file will then be decrypted and you can then close the decrypter tool again.

The permanent solution

If you want to decrypt AXX files more often or if you want to use AxCrypt more in the future, you should not only use the decrypter but the complete software to use.

  1. To do this, download the current version of "AxCrypt“Down.
  2. Once the download is complete, double-click the file.
  3. Confirm the terms of use by clicking on "I Agree". The software will then be installed immediately.
  4. Before you close the installation by clicking on “Finish”, remove the check mark in front of “Register” if you do not want to be registered.
  5. If you now click on any file with the right mouse button, you can encrypt it under "AxCrypt".
  6. To open an AXX file, you have two options: Double-click the file (after entering the Password) temporarily, i.e. only for a short time, decrypted and automatically with the standard program for the decrypted file opened. To permanently decrypt a file, you only have to right-click on it and then click on “Decrypt” under “AxCrypt”. After entering the password, the decrypted file is created in the same folder.
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