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How do I delete a VeraCrypt container?
Mount the VeraCrypt volume. Move all files from the VeraCrypt volume to any location outside the VeraCrypt volume (note that the files will be decrypted on the fly). Dismount the VeraCrypt volume. delete it (the container) just like you delete any other file.
Can you move a VeraCrypt container?
Creating a container. The simplest way to use VeraCrypt is to create an encrypted container within a file. This file behaves just like any other file, and can be moved, deleted, renamed etc.
What is a VeraCrypt container?
Note that a VeraCrypt container is just like any normal file. It can be, for example, moved or deleted as any normal file. It also needs a filename, which you will choose in the next step. Click Select File… The standard Windows file selector should.
How to delete VeraCrypt container and get space back?
If it goes to the recycle bin, the space is still used. Delete permanently. Or if the password is compromised, delete securely. if the passwords/keyfiles/pim are sufficient enough/secure then its safe to delete. otherwise you could run a tool to overwrite the file.
Can you access unmounted files in VeraCrypt?
Without the correct password, PIM and/or keyfile (s), you will be unable to access the unmounted container file. PS: Be sure to dismount the file container before rebooting or shutdown. You can set this in the Settings > Preferences Auto-Dismount section.
Can You recover a deleted file from a VeraCrypt volume?
(1) If a Veracrypt volume is mounted, and I permanently delete (shift-del) a file from inside that volume, and the volume stays mounted, someone (with the right tools) can recover the deleted file from the hard drive just as they would be able to do with a file deleted from a normal, unencrypted hard drive.
Can a VeraCrypt container have the same encryption key?
No. Veracrypt stores different containers with different encryption keys, even if you use the same password. So the containers won’t be bitwise identical. You’ll need to open the container and compare the files rather than compare the container.