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How to use veracrypt for partition encryption
How to use veracrypt for partition encryption






See the options available to users to store their encryption recovery keys in the Encryption FAQ.

  • It is recommended that you store this password in a second location, in a safe place off of the computer you have encrypted, preferably in multiple safe places.
  • It is recommend that you also save a copy of this password to your personal network storage drive (UBC Home Drive - Vancouver F: Drive - Okanagan), so that University IT Support Staff can assist you in the event of an incident.
  • It is critical that this password is something which you will remember.
  • Leave the encryption defaults as-is ( AES and SHA-256).
  • Select Single-boot (unless you boot multiple Operating Systems on this computer).
  • Select ‘ Encrypt the whole drive’ and click ‘Next’, choose ‘ No’ for ‘ Encryption of Host Protected Area’.
  • Within VeraCrypt, choose the ‘ System menu’, and select ‘ Encrypt System Partition / Drive’.
  • Unless prompted, do not turn off your computer during this process.
  • Ensure your computer is plugged into a power source.
  • Once installed, launch VeraCrypt from the desktop shortcut.
  • #How to use veracrypt for partition encryption install#

    VeraCrypt will now install (this process may take a few minutes). Leave the defaults only and click ‘ Install’.

  • Select the ‘ default opening options’, and then select ‘ Install’.
  • Go to and click on ‘ Downloads’ and then choose the Windows Installer.

    how to use veracrypt for partition encryption

    Download VeraCrypt from the VeraCrypt website.

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    Do not encrypt until you have backed up your computer!






    How to use veracrypt for partition encryption