The file encrypted.exe is also known as Program Lock and File Encrypt (WinGuard Pro), which is software from WinGuard Pro Team that password-protects Windows programs, encrypt files, folders and drives, and keep other users of the computer from areas such as the Control Panel, Filesystem, and the Internet. This software enables users to prevent unauthorized access to the computer by providing a password for Windows applications, programs, and .exe files. It has a built-in encryption module that provides industry standard 128-bit AES file encryption for files and folders to provide additional security to sensitive documents. Other features that protects the system include tools that allow the user to disable Task keys, software installation, Web browsers like Internet Explorer and Firefox, downloading of files, and the boot key (F8). This application is compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista and XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 and 2008 (32 and 64-bit). In Windows 8, the user should enable .NET Framework 3.5 before installing WinGuard Pro.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. encrypted.exe. is used by Program Lock and File Encrypt, If you shut down encrypted.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop encrypted.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Program Lock and File Encrypt, from your system.

After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed encrypted.exe

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Program Lock and File Encrypt, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

The first thing you should do if encrypted.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that encrypted.exe, belongs to, in this case Program Lock and File Encrypt