TrueCrypt is free open-source disk encryption software
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I'd like to encrypt all my partitions and drives, but I'm unsure GRUB will handle this nicely
I'd like to use TrueCrypt to encrypt my SSD (which has my / Ubuntu installation on one partition and some other things on another), and both of my HDDs (one has /home for Ubuntu and all of Windows, ...
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How to update cryptsetup till version 1.6.1?
Hello current version of cryptsetup is not capable working with truecrypt partitions.
Versions after 1.5.x are capable.(http://code.google.com/p/cryptsetup/wiki/Cryptsetup160)
So here is the latest ...
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How to set up a bootable Truecrypt USB with Ubuntu on it?
Oddly enough, I haven't found the solution to this yet, unless I've misinterpreted the search results I've been seeing.
I want to encrypt a USB flash drive so that I can select "Boot from USB" on any ...
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Trucrypt Automatically Mount Drive on Startup
I have a TrueCrypt volume on a USB flash drive (the USB is the volume) that I want to mount automatically on login.
I plan to use Startup Applications to run a command/script that will, 1) Mount the ...
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Change where basket saves notebooks?
Currently I am trying to use Basket but, I can't find the place where it lets me change where my Baskets are stored. I need to keep them encrypted from prying eyes and want them located in ...
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LiveCD + truecrypt drive have write disabled
I've booted into my computer using a ubuntu 12.04 livecd, and have installed truecrypt. I have mounted a truecrypt drive, but I can't seem to create any files/folders on the truecrypt drive. The ...
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Make Dynamic-Size NTFS Truecrypt Volume
When creating a new volume in Truecrypt, I don't have the option to make it dynamically allocated. I researched the issue and found out that it has to be done on an NTFS filesystem during creation. ...
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What is truecrypt? [duplicate]
I hear people in Ask Ubuntu talk about software called true crypt. I know it is used to for encryption but I do not know more.
How does it encrypt data?
Is it available for Ubuntu
How can I use it?
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Console prompt during boot (for truecrypt)
In short: Please provide me with a up-to-date best practice solution to mount my Truecrypt volumes at boot with secure password prompt! I may accept a answer that has nothing to do with Truecrypt and ...
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duplicate truecrypt drive
How would I go about duplicating a truecrypt hard drive for redundancy purposes?
I have lots of original video content, which I store on encrypted drives. And wanted to know the best way to create ...
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How do I format a TrueCrypt-encrypted flashdrive?
I encrypted a flashdrive using TrueCrypt, but now I've changed my mind and I want to format it as an unencrypted drive. When I plug it in it is no longer appears on the launcher or in the Nautilus ...
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Is it possible to encrypt ubuntu 12.04 filesytem without erasing Data
I'm using Acer notebook with windows7 and ubuntu 12.04 LTS Desktop installed in separate drive. I want to encrypt my ubuntu file system. I was trying with truecrypt. In windows 7 I'm not getting any ...
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How do I write to an outer truecrypt volume when the inner volume protection prevents writng?
In a nutshell
After some time using the outer volume of a hidden volume in Truecrypt I cannot write to the outer volume anymore. The protection of the inner volume always kicks in before. How do I ...
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Multiple Passwords on One Account
I'd like to join three ideas into one interesting and sometimes useful feature. There was a question about using multiple passwords earlier this year, but it didn't receive much attention. I'd like to ...
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Bash script to automate truecrypt volume creation, mounting and unmounting
I am trying to code a bash script that will automate the several tasks related to truecrypt.
Tasks are:
Creating a truecrypt volume, mounting it, copying a file in filesystem, modifying the file, ...
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How do I encrypt but share a number of folders?
I want to achieve the following functionality. Is it possible?
Boot up computer (possibly via WakeOnLan or WakeOnPlan).
Either be automatically logged in, or log in via login screen, or log in ...
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Wubi, Windows 8, Truecrypt, UEFI, and a big headache
So, I have a fresh install of Windows 8... Here's the issue.
When I first installed W8, the Wubi loader would launch just fine, no issues, no fuss... At the time, I elected to avoid installing ...
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Windows intall partition + Encrypted Windows + Encrypted Data + Ubuntu
I have 4 partitions.
- Windows 7 installing partition
- Windows 7 encrypted by truecrypt
- Data encrypted by truecrypt
- Yet another partition
Whether there can be a problem with 2nd and 3d ...
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Windows installing partiton + Enrypted Windows + Encrypted data + Ubuntu
I have 4 partitions.
- Windows 7 installing partition
- Encrypted by truecrypt Windows 7
- Encrypted by truecrypt data
- Yet another partition
Whether there can be a problem with 2nd and 3d ...
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truecrypt 1: Syntax error: “(” unexpected [closed]
I want to use truecrypt on linux machine.
it's CLI mode only.
so i downloaded the x64 and x86 and tried or run the extracted executable file for each version (x64 & x86), but it doesn't work.
it ...
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How to encrypt Ubuntu home folder or partition and still able to hibernate/sleep my PC?
I am currently dual-booting Windows 7 and Ubuntu 12. During installation of Ubuntu, I chose to encrypt my home folder. I just don't like the fact that I can't put my computer to sleep or hibernate. ...
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Using portable Mode for true crypt for crypting Portable HDD , USB etc
I was wondering how to encrypt my external HDD so that my data would be safe AND accessible from any OS platform (Windows and Linux). So I went through many posts and forums and found out the best ...
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Opening Windows Encrypted Partition using Ubuntu and TrueCrypt
Let's say your Windows System Partition is encrypted using TrueCrypt. Then you run Ubuntu via a USB Stick. I understand that it is possible to mount a TrueCrypt encrypted partition on Linux, but is ...
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I can't install Truecrypt on Ubuntu 12.04
I have a Windows 7 machine with Truecrypt. I installed Ubuntu 12.04 with the intention of converting to an Ubuntu only machine but I can't install Truecrypt on Ubuntu.
I have been looking through ...
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Which partition is the Ubuntu?
I am encrypting my entire Ubuntu partition with TrueCrypt, but I am not sure which one is the Ubuntu partition?
I have dual boot Ubuntu with the other being Windows Vista which has basically no ...
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Error when trying to run TrueCrypt 7.1a x64
When I run TrueCrypt 7.1a x64 I get this error :
1: /usr/bin/truecrypt: Syntax error: ")" unexpected
How to work around this error?
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How do I get Grub2 to boot a Truecrypt-encrypted MBR?
Given the following system:
/dev/sda1 Windows, encrypted using TrueCrypt
/dev/sda2 /boot
/dev/sda3 /, encrypted (LUKS or how it is called)
I now need GRUB2 to boot my truecrypt mbr ): Any hint on ...
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Will Wubi work on a Truecrypt Full Disk Encryption Windows partition?
I have a windows machine using Truecrypt 7.1a FDE. I would like to use wubi to install Ubuntu within windows. Will doing this cause any issues with my system booting up? From what I understand Wubi ...
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How can I cleanup a botched Truecrypt installation?
I made the mistake of downloading the X64 version of Truecrypt and trying to install it when I'm actually running the 32-bit version of Precise Pangolin.
I want to clean up the files that I am unable ...
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How to repair a file on a truecrypt virtual encrypted disk? [closed]
I have a file (say volume.tc), which is a virtual encrypted disk.
When I mount with sudo truecrypt volume.tc /mnt/v, I can access most of the files, but one file on this volume (say ...
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How do I run an executable Truecrypt file from a pendrive?
I am trying to run Portable Truecrypt from a USB Pendrive. I already extracted the package and all but the only way I can really open Truecrypt portable is if the executable is somewhere in my home ...
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MediaTomb permission denied on my truecrypt mount
I want to install Mediatomb
i have two HDD a small 120 gb and a 1tb drive
the 1 tb drive has 3 partition and is encrypted with truecrypt
when i run the Mediatomb it can read the drives on the 120 ...
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Can Ubuntu be installed on Windows 7 drive that is encrypted with Truecrypt?
I've been looking everywhere. Truecrypt forums and over the Ubuntu forums. I have yet to find an answer that comes close to my issue or question. My computer came with Windows 7 preinstalled so I ...
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TrueCrypt and PCManFM
The LXDE FM won't show the volume after mounting it in TrueCrypt. Found this and this. Is there any recommended way?
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How to install Truecrypt?
I have recently downloaded truecrypt from www.truecrypt.org and got a .tar.gz file. I am completely new to ubuntu and dont know how to install it.Please help and give extra details.
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~/.Xauthority required but missing
I've now run into two instances where I've received errors because the ~/.Xauthority file is required but missing from my user folder. I have read that the .Xauthority file has been depreciated, and ...
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Mounting/unmounting TrueCrypt volumes without opening the program
I used the advice given at the end of this article
to mount a TrueCrypt volume by double-clicking it. But I can't unmount it without opening TrueCrypt (umount: /media/truecrypt1 is not in the fstab ...
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Can I encrypt whole hard drive when dual boot Ubuntu/Win 7 installed on same drive? If so what program?
I am seeking a program that can encrypt a whole hard drive when Ubuntu 12.04/ Windows 7 installed on the same drive (different partitions) using a grub loader. I cannot seem to get TrueCrypt to accept ...
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How can I dual-boot a TrueCrypt-encrypted Windows 7 and Ubuntu 11.10 when both are installed separately on different physical drives?
How can I dual-boot a TrueCrypt-encrypted Windows 7 and Ubuntu 11.10 when both are installed separately on different physical drives?
I have two hard drives. hd0 has a TrueCrypt-encrypted Windows 7 ...
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What is the different between cryptsetup and truecrypt
I used truecrypt volume until now, because the space limitation I looked for other solution to encrypt my data. This is what I found. My question is what is the different between cryptsetup and ...
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How do I mount a Truecrypt volume with special options?
I would like to mount an ext4 truecrypt drive with --fs-options but it doesn't work. Also I created a FAT partition and the following command is working. What is the alternative command if my ...
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How do I test for TrueCrypt?
I'm fairly certain my Ubuntu 11.10 install has truecrypt for my home directory, but how can I check. Preferably without rebooting into a live disk install?
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How can I open .TC extensions in Truecrypt by default and mount automatically? [closed]
I have Truecrypt installed on my Ubuntu 64 bit machine and I have many Truecrypt partitions that I share with friends.
Its not always convenient to:
Open truecrypt > browse to the file and then ...
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How can I unmount a truecrypt partition which has open files on it?
I have a truecrypt volume, and I have some restricted data on it. I had mounted today and I started a Matlab simulation. The simulation is takes around 2-3 days, and I would like to unmount the ...
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Create a file type association for my Truecrypt volumes [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Creating .desktop files to use on the “Open with other application” tab
i have installed truecrypt
in windows tc extensions are aasociated with truecrypt
my ...
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How do I whitelist only Truecrypt's notification icon? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I whitelist Truecrypt to work under Unity?
The Truecrypt icon shows when the whitelist for Unity is set as:
$ gsettings get com.canonical.Unity.Panel ...
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Mounting truecrypt fails with “Error: device-mapper: reload ioctl failed: Invalid argument ” [closed]
I've been using truecrypt for several years now. Today I upgraded to 11.10 and mounting with truecrypt failed with this message:
Error: device-mapper: reload ioctl failed: Invalid argument
On some ...
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Why does Truecrypt ask for administrator password?
When I login on my Ubuntu system a script will mount a truecrypt container. To decrypt the container I have of course to enter the decryption password. But Truecrypt also asks for my "administrator ...
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How can I re-open the TrueCrypt window after it's been closed?
I installed TrueCrypt 7.1 Standard 64-bit on a fresh install of Ubuntu 11.10 64-bit. After finding the application in the dash I dragged it's icon onto the Unity launcher. I then clicked that icon ...
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Is there an actively maintained Truecrypt repository
The last time I installed Truecrypt (on Debian) I built the package myself. I'm now on Ubuntu 11.04 and I'd rather not do that again. The only download they have on their site is a tarball, but I ...
