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Resolved How to Encrypt WinXP Computer

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by perritterd, 2011/05/30.

  1. 2011/05/30
    perritterd

    perritterd Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hello...I want to encrypt my winxp pro hdd and my F: drive-can I do this with any free encryption software that is available on the market? And what do you recommend?

    Thanks,

    Bob
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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  4. 2011/05/31
    PeteC

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    I would second the use of TrueCrypt which I have used for a number of years for encrypting folders & drives, but not the OS drive (I keep no data on that at all)
     
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    perritterd

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    Arie, Evan, & Pete, thanks a lot for the advice. I'll be checking it out very soon!
     
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    Evan Omo

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    Cool. If you have any other questions feel free to let us know.
     
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