VeraCrypt Virtual Disk Encryption Software

• Home : https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Home.html
• Source Code : https://www.veracrypt.fr/code/
• Downloads : https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Downloads.html
• Documentation : https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Documentation.html
• Donate : https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Donation.html
• Forums :  https://sourceforge.net/p/veracrypt/discussion/

Latest Stable Release: (as of the creation of this documentation, newer release may be posted)

• Windows: Version 1.26.15 (Monday, September 2nd, 2024)

• Go to Downloads Page : https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Downloads.html
• Click on current Windows: EXE Installer
• Installer Downloads
• Click on Downloads icon in upper right corner of browser
• VeraCrypt Setup 1.26.##.exe appears
• Click the file to start the installation process
• The "User Account Control" VeraCrypt Setup will appear.
• Click [ Yes ]
• VeraCrypt Setup Wizard appears - select your language from the drop down
• Click [ OK ]
• The VeraCrypt Setup 1.26.## - VeraCrypt License terms will appear
• Tick the [ _ ] "I accept the license terms" box.
• Click [ Next > ]
• Wizard Mode panel appears - "Install" radio button defaults.
• Click [ Next > ]
• Setup Options panel appears - Location and install defaults pre-selected.
  • Location: C:\Program Files\VeraCrypt\
    • [x] Install for all users
    • [x] Add VeraCrypt to Start menu
    • [x] Add VeraCrypt icon to desktop
    • [x]Associate the .hc file extension with VeraCrypt
• Click [ Install ]
• Installing panel appears - Please wait while VeraCrypt is being installed
• VeraCrypt Setup panel - VeraCrypt has been successfully installed.
• Click [ OK ]
• VeraCrypt has been successfully installed panel appears.
• Donate now... panel appears - click to donate or continue with next setp.
• Click [ Finish ]
• VeraCrypt Setup - recommended reading - Biginners' Tutorial User Guide
• User Option : Click [ Yes ]  or [ No ]
• Click [  Finish ] 
• VeraCrypt Setup - WARNING: Windows Fast Startup message:
  • Enable detected and it is known to cause issues when working with VeraCrypt volumes. It is advised to disable it for better security and usability.
    • Do you want to disable Windows Fast Startup? Click  [ Yes ] or [ No ]
• Click [ Yes ] or consult with your organizations technical support for further assistance.
• VeraCrypt Setup - Your computer must be restarted.
  • Do you want to restart it now?
    • Click [ Yes ] or [ No ]
• Click [ Yes ] 

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