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Is the entire file system within a TrueCrypt volume encrypted?
Yes. The entire file system within a TrueCrypt volume is encrypted (including file names, folder names, and contents of every file). This applies to both types of TrueCrypt volumes – i.e., to file containers (virtual TrueCrypt disks) and to TrueCrypt-encrypted partitions/devices.
Which is the first chapter of TrueCrypt user guide?
The first chapter, Beginner’s Tutorial, in the TrueCrypt User Guide contains screenshots and step-by-step instructions on how to create, mount, and use a TrueCrypt volume. Can I encrypt a partition/drive where Windows is installed?
Are there any backdoors in the TrueCrypt software?
We have not implemented any ‘backdoor’ in TrueCrypt (and will never implement any even if asked to do so by a government agency), because it would defeat the purpose of the software. TrueCrypt does not allow decryption of data without knowing the correct password or key.
Do you need hardware accelerated encryption for TrueCrypt?
Yes, since TrueCrypt uses pipelining and parallelization. For more information, please see the chapters Pipelining and Parallelization in the documentation. Does TrueCrypt support hardware-accelerated encryption?
Is the source code of TrueCrypt publicly available?
As the source code for TrueCrypt is publicly available, independent researchers can verify that the source code does not contain any security flaw or secret ‘backdoor’. If the source code were not available, reviewers would need to reverse-engineer the executable files.
Can You recover data from TrueCrypt without a password?
TrueCrypt does not allow decryption of data without knowing the correct password or key. We cannot recover your data because we do not know and cannot determine the password you chose or the key you generated using TrueCrypt.
Is the TrueCrypt project no longer in development?
On 28 May 2014, the TrueCrypt website announced that the project was no longer maintained and recommended users find alternative solutions. Though development of TrueCrypt has ceased, an independent audit of TrueCrypt (published in March 2015) has concluded that no significant flaws are present.