What to Know
This article explains how to encrypt files with TrueCrypt.
kindly be aware, the development of TrueCrypt was ended in 2014.
This will bring up the “TrueCrypt Volume Creation Wizard.”
TrueCrypt encryption program main program window.
Do not select an existing file unless you wish to overwrite that file with your new, empty container.
Good enough for me!)
If you make the file size too small, you’ll have to create another TrueCrypt container.
Step 3: Select the standard TrueCrypt volume, unless you have extreme protection needs.
If you make it too big, youll waste some disk space.
Choose a Password for Your File Container
Choose and confirm your password, then clickNext >.
TrueCrypt will warn you if you enter a password with fewer than 20 characters.
TrueCrypt volume location window.
In other words, choose a password you won’t forget!
Let the Encryption Begin!
The random mouse movements help increase the strength of the encryption.
Step 4: enter the file size for your TrueCrypt container.
The program will show you a progress bar as it creates the container.
TrueCrypt will let you know when the encrypted container has been created successfully.
you’ve got the option to then exit the “Volume Creation Wizard.”
Enter a strong password that you will not forget.
confirm you click “Dismount” in TrueCrypt before removing encrypted external drives like yourUSB disk.
TrueCrypt doing its on-the-fly encryption.
Mount your created file container as a new drive letter.
