| Windows 8 or newer (recommended Windows 10) | Recommended for data size less than 100 GB |
| RAM 2GB (recommended 4GB) | If transfer through Aspera is not possible |
| Enough free disc space (data will be duplicated for encryption) | Larger data will take more time to encrypt |
| Administrative rights to install software | |
| Web browser (Firefox, Edge or Chrome) | |
## Install `7zip` for encryption
Download and install `7zip` from [here](https://www.7-zip.org/)
## Install tool for MD5 checksum calculation
1. Search Microsoft Store for `Simple Checksum Calculator` or go to this [link](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/simple-checksum-calculator/9nblggh5l6t9?activetab=pivot:overviewtab)
2. Install `Simple Checksum Calculator`
## Encrypt your data with `7zip`
1. Right click on the folder to encrypt > 7zip > Add to archive
2. Select following values:
- Archive format: `zip`
- Compression: `store`
- Check `Show Password` box
- Encryption: `AES256`
3. Enter a password and make a copy of the encryption password :key: