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Disk Encrypttion

  • 05-06-2011 10:41am
    #1
    masterjk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    Im wondering if its possible to encrypt a usb key or external hard drive without having to mount it using the encryption software (i.e. TrueCrypt)

    Im new to this and thought id ask her first!!

    Thanks!!


Comments

  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 4,630 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I think the best solution is to use a Truecrypt file container. Say that your USB key is 8GB: create an encrypted file container such that you're left with about 50MB of free space; your file container would be a 50MB less than 8GB in size. Then, on this free space, extract the Truecrypt .exe so that it runs in portable mode. You can then use your USB key (or drive) on any computer without the need to install Truecrypt each time, as you can mount the volume from the portable install of Truecrypt that resides on your device.

    There are other solutions and programs for encryption, but none are as rigid and secure as Truecrypt.


  • #3
    masterjk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭masterjk


    But some operating systems require admin permission to run the portable .exe version or TrueCrypt... :confused:


  • #4
    JimmyCrackCorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭JimmyCrackCorn


    gvn wrote: »
    I think the best solution is to use a Truecrypt file container. Say that your USB key is 8GB: create an encrypted file container such that you're left with about 50MB of free space; your file container would be a 50MB less than 8GB in size. Then, on this free space, extract the Truecrypt .exe so that it runs in portable mode. You can then use your USB key (or drive) on any computer without the need to install Truecrypt each time, as you can mount the volume from the portable install of Truecrypt that resides on your device.

    There are other solutions and programs for encryption, but none are as rigid and secure as Truecrypt.


    I have used this approach and works well.


  • #5
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,604 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Don't forget you may have to consider the tmp folders and pagefile on the computer you use


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