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    True Crypt Help!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Jewperman, Jan 18, 2008.

  1. Jewperman

    Jewperman Notebook Consultant

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    I made a TrueCrypt but I can open it.. I know the password but when I attempt to open the file it says i dont have the right program to open it... Whats should I do?
     
    Jewperman, Jan 18, 2008
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    Nebelwand Notebook Consultant

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    Define "attempt to open"... if you're just missing the proper file association, open the Truecrypt GUI and open it from there (select a free drive letter, "Select File..." and browse to your container, "Mount").
     
    Nebelwand, Jan 18, 2008
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    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    and what if you forget the password? data gone?
     
    Nocturnal310, Jan 19, 2008
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  4. Nebelwand

    Nebelwand Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, unless you use an insecure password (i.e. a generic word that's listed in dictionaries, or something short enough it can be brute forced in a feasible amount of time), which would pretty much defeat the purpose of using encryption.
    So backup your stuff :p
     
    Nebelwand, Jan 19, 2008
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    XCan Notebook Guru

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    You should attempt to mount the file through truecrypt. Simply start the program, browse to the file and press mount. TC should then prompt you for the password.
     
    XCan, Jan 20, 2008
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    mmann86 Newbie

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    Does anyone know how I avoid getting the error message "Volume is already mounted" when trying to designate the Volume Location of a hidden volume inside a Trucrypt volume?
     
    mmann86, Jan 25, 2008
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    mmann86 Newbie

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    No Need To Repy !!!! I Finally Worked Out That All You Need To Do Is Dismount The Truecrypt Volume. Thanks.
     
    mmann86, Jan 25, 2008
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