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AxCrypt

by AxCrypt ABv2.1.1693.0

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AxCrypt File Encryption Software - Free Personal Privacy and Security for Windows 2000/XP/Vista or later with AES-128 File Encryption, Compression and transparent Decrypt and Open in the original application.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id AxCrypt.AxCrypt --exact --version 2.1.1693.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for AxCrypt

AxCrypt uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x86)
axcrypt-2-setup.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for AxCrypt →

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Installers · v2.1.1693.0

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXE
NSIS
-Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for AxCrypt.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install AxCrypt on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id AxCrypt.AxCrypt --exact --version 2.1.1693.0. winget downloads the installer from AxCrypt AB and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install AxCrypt silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id AxCrypt.AxCrypt --exact 2.1.1693.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for AxCrypt?
AxCrypt uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: axcrypt-2-setup.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.
How do I uninstall AxCrypt via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id AxCrypt.AxCrypt --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from AxCrypt's Apps & Features entry.
Is AxCrypt free?
AxCrypt is distributed under Copyright (c) Svante Seleborg/Axantum Software AB - GPL 2.0 or later. Refer to the publisher for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does AxCrypt work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls AxCrypt directly from the publisher.
How do I keep AxCrypt up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id AxCrypt.AxCrypt --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of AxCrypt from microsoft/winget-pkgs.