TrueCrypt For File Encryption Software Free Download 7.2

TrueCrypt is a software system for establishing and maintaining an on-the-fly-encrypted drive. On-the-fly encryption means that data are automatically encrypted or decrypted right before they are loaded or saved, without any user intervention. No data stored on an encrypted volume can be read (decrypted) without using the correct password or correct encryption key. Until decrypted, a TrueCrypt volume appears to be nothing more than a series of random numbers. The entire file system is encrypted (i.e., file names, folder names, contents of every file, and free space).

When storing confidential or private information on their computers, all users want to make sure their data cannot be accessed by unauthorized people, so they rely on specialized apps for hiding their folders or password-protecting them.

TrueCrypt can also come in handy, as it enables you to create secure virtual disks that need to be mounted before exploring their stored files and folder, thus providing them with an extra security layer.

You need to start by assigning a drive letter to your target volume, then specify the type you prefer – you can create an encrypted file container or encrypt a non-system partition, while also getting the possibility to protect the system partition or the entire drive.

If you go for the first option, you can generate a standard TrueCrypt volume or a hidden one, depending on the protection level you are interested in. Next, you only need to select the target location, be it on a fixed drive or on a USB removable flash drive.

The Truecrypt alternative and very popular software Veracrypt also have similar functions and capabilities.

TrueCrypt Disk Encryption Software For Windows Features

• Creates a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mounts it as a real disk.
• Encrypts an entire partition or storage device such as a USB flash drive or hard drive.
• Encrypts a partition or drive where Windows is installed (pre-boot authentication).
• Encryption is automatic, real-time (on-the-fly), and transparent.
• Parallelization and pipelining allow data to be read and written as fast as if the drive was not encrypted.
• Provides plausible deniability, in case an adversary forces you to reveal the password:
• Hidden volume (steganography) and hidden operating system.
• Encryption algorithms: AES-256, Serpent, and Twofish. Mode of operation: XTS.

How to install TrueCrypt?

To install TrueCrypt, follow these steps: