Update encryption with old passwords to encryption with last password

[Max]

Hi,

I tried to look for the answer in previous posts, but could not, although I think this may be a common “problem”. I have changed password a few times over the years, so if I open an old file, I am asked for an old password. This way the password of that file gets updated to the new one.

Is there way to update all the files with the new password at the same time, without having to open or decrypt and encrypt again ?

thank you

max

[Floria]

No. Because the possibility of password disclosure is very high. Your security for your accounts is also affected. Unblocked Games 76

[Wacky]

Oh, that’s a bummer! I was hoping there was an easy way to update all my old AxCrypt files to the new password. Guess I’ll just have to do it the hard way. Safety first, I suppose!

 

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[Charles Everhar]

That’s a useful feature request — updating older encryption with the most recent password can definitely streamline data management, especially when dealing with legacy files. It would help avoid confusion and improve long-term security by consolidating everything under your current key.

Tools like Brat Generator can be handy in organizing and tracking which files were encrypted with which passwords, especially if you’re juggling multiple credentials from different phases. A smart update function paired with a log (maybe even Brat Generator-compatible) would make this process much smoother and safer.

[bratz]

Hi Max,

Unfortunately no — there’s no way to bulk-update passwords on encrypted files without opening them. Each file has to be unlocked with the old password and then saved again with the new one. It’s a bit tedious, but that’s how encryption works since the password is tied to each file individually.

[Nikita BhosleParticipant]

Hello!

You can upgrade your files to AES-256 by using the ‘Upgrade files to AES-256’ option, which will re-encrypt them using the newer encryption standard and your current password.
Alternatively, you can enable auto-upgrade to AES-256, so that whenever you open a file, it is automatically upgraded to the newer encryption level using your current password.

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