VeraCrypt is a program that encrypts and then disables Windows operating system files, in order to protect personal files from being accessed or altered. The program is widely used to protect the privacy of information on hard drives. VeraCrypt comes with an encryption key and is then capable of encrypting the files that need to be protected, before they are allowed to be opened by the operating system. By default, the program can also lock the files so they cannot be modified.
The VeraCrypt software has been developed by the Open Source company, which is also behind the popular and highly acclaimed BitLocker data security software. The two programs are very similar and both are extremely effective. The Windows Vista editions of the software are designed for the use on the Vista operating system, as this is the most common computer platform that runs the program. However, the program can also be downloaded and used on the earlier operating systems, such as Windows 2020 and XP.
It is possible to download the program, install it and run the application, which means that it is compatible with many versions of operating systems, although Mac users will usually have problems when it comes to downloading it. Once the application is installed, it is a simple matter to run it and then it is possible to browse through the encrypted files and folders that are stored on your computer. The user should then be able to access the files securely using a password that is based on the encryption keys that have been placed on the files.
