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Basic information about ENCRYPT file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension ENCRYPT（*.ENCRYPT or *.encrypt）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the ENCRYPT file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the ENCRYPT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ENCRYPT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ENCRYPT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ENCRYPT file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ENCRYPT file?
  • How to open a ENCRYPT file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ENCRYPT file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ENCRYPT file?
  • How to convert ENCRYPT files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ENCRYPT file format?


1.Detail information about ENCRYPT file extension: Alpha Ransomware Affected File

File type Alpha Ransomware Affected File Category Malicious Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ENCRYPT file is a Alpha Ransomware Affected File. The encrypt file extension is infamously associated with a ransomware labeled as Alpha that is distributed via e-mails, encrypts users files and them demands ransom iTunes Gift Cards.

This particular ransomware was encountered in late April 2016.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ENCRYPT files

Windows		 Alpha Ransomware Decryptor



Can't open a ENCRYPT file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.ENCRYPT”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the ENCRYPT extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support ENCRYPT file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of ENCRYPT files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a ENCRYPT file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a ENCRYPT file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a ENCRYPT file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the ENCRYPT file is damaged.
  • Whether the ENCRYPT file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the ENCRYPT file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the ENCRYPT file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the ENCRYPT file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a ENCRYPT file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a ENCRYPT file.

If the ENCRYPT file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.