Re: Winzip's 256bit-AES encryption & self-extracting files


it does not matter if it is self extracting or normal archive. AES is
strong encryption. However a lot of mail servers/clients will be unhappy
about .exe as an attachment. It is better to send just normal encrypted
zip file and advise your recipients to use freeware like 7-zip or Zipeg
'Zipeg - Got pictures? Zip thru JPEG photo archives'
(http://www.zipeg.com) to unpack them.

Regards


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