[SOLVED] License now required to decrypt files?

[Winfried]

Hello,

I wanted to decrypt a file encrypted with AES (on Windows11)… and it says: "A valid license is required to use AES Crypt. You may obtain a license by visiting https://www.aescrypt.com/."

Does it mean a license is now needed even to decrypt files, or the files are off-limit?

Thank you.

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Edit: A solution is to simply boot Linux off a USB thumbdrive, install the package, and decrypt the files.

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apt install aescrypt_cli-4.2.6-Linux-x86_64.deb
aescrypt -d myfile.txt.aes

[paulej]

Presently, a license is required to use AES Crypt beyond the 30-day trial period, regardless of whether one is encrypting or decrypting files.

However, if anyone ever encounters a situation where they've encrypted some data but just aren't interested in continuing use of the software and want to decrypt, Terrapane Support can issue a temporary license so you can decrypt files.

Paul

[Winfried]

Business-wise, it'd be easier to let users decrypt their files even past the thiry-day trial period, and only check for a license when they decide to encrypt new files.