TrueCrypt 5.1a

Publisher's Description:

TrueCrypt can create a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mount it as a real disk, or an entire hard disk partition or a device, such as USB memory stick, floppy disk, etc. This software provides two levels of security: a hidden volume (more information may be found here), and a volume cannot be identified (no part of the volume can be distinguished from random data). It utilizes the following encryption algorithms: AES (256-bit key), Blowfish (448-bit key), CAST5 (128-bit key), Serpent (256-bit key), Triple DES, and Twofish (256-bit key), and also supports cascading (e.g., AES-Serpent-Twofish). It is based on Encryption for the Masses (E4M) 2.02a, conceived in 1997.

Latest Changes:

• Faster booting when the system partition/drive is encrypted (typically by 10%). (Windows Vista/XP/2008/2003)
• Other minor improvements
• Bug fixes

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Latest User Reviews:

Reviewer:	Diam0nd	Jun 16, 2008
Version:	5.1a
This is an amazing tool, especially considering that it's free. This is a KeePass of encryption.
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Reviewer:	buckshee	May 21, 2008
Version:	5.1a
I never had any problems with TC Drive Encryption prior to SP3 but since I installed SP3 I have had three occurences where Windows XP would not load after entering the password. It appeared to start to load (the Windows logo would come up) then the computer rebooted itself. One occured immediately after unistalling a program that required a reboot. Another time was after a Windows update (after SP3 installed) that also required a shutdown then startup. The other just happened. These failures occured a few days apartt. I have now ditched TC for the time being as I have lost confidence in it Fortunately I have a system recovery disk and Acronis True Image which enabled me to be up and running in less than an hour.
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Reviewer:	zapatero	Mar 17, 2008
Version:	5.1a
It is very good, but they have released 4 5.x versions in a short time to correct bugs. It seems v. 5 was not well checked before releasing it.
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Reviewer:	why hello there	Mar 4, 2008
Version:	5.0a
I've used TrueCrypt for years, but 5.0 gave me a BSOD. Back to 4.3a for me.
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Reviewer:	werwin	Feb 20, 2008
Version:	5.0a
Best program available for encrypting your hard drives. The leaning curve is very easy, and overall I think it's a great program, and it's free!
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