BestCrypt DataShelter is distributed both as a part of the BestCrypt system and as a standalone product.

In each case, the easiest way to install BestCrypt DataShelter is to use the Setup program, supplied on the installation disk.

Setup program

Setup copies all necessary files to your hard disk and inserts required lines into the Windows Registry database.

To install the software, run bcDataShelterSetup.exe. It is recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running Setup program.

BestCrypt DataShelter Setup uses the standard Windows procedues for installing software. The installer walks the user through all of the necessary steps with clear, thorough explanations. The only default information that the user may want to change during installation is the Program Folder name for the BestCrypt DataShelter program files and the Destination Directory name for where BestCrypt DataShelter files will be placed.

All Setup program dialog windows have the following buttons:

  • Cancel - click this button to abort installation
  • Next - click this button to proceed with installation
  • Back - click this button to return to previous step of installation

After a successful installation, Setup will ask you to restart your computer.


Note: BestCrypt DataShelter Setup program also writes information to the Windows Registry database, places low-level drivers in the Windows system directory, and prepares the file for the uninstall procedure. Please do not manually alter or delete any program files belonging to BestCrypt DataShelter; otherwise, you risk unused software in the system directory and unused strings in the Registry database.