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Can Windows be installed in a hidden TrueCrypt volume?

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Yes, but not directly. You can create a hidden TrueCrypt volume in which you later place a disk image containing an installed operating system that you run (boot) under virtual-machine software, such as Virtual PC, VirtualBox, or VMware (VirtualBox OSE is free and open-source; Virtual PC and some editions of VMware are free). That way, you can have Windows installed in a hidden volume.
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What will happen when a part of a TrueCrypt volume becomes corrupted?

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In encrypted data, one corrupted bit usually corrupts the whole ciphertext block in which it occurred. The ciphertext block size used by TrueCrypt is 16 bytes (i.e., 128 bits). The mode of operation used by TrueCrypt ensures that if data corruption occurs within a block, the remaining blocks are not affected. Due to hardware or software errors/malfunctions, files stored on a TrueCrypt volume may become corrupted.
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Will I be able to mount my TrueCrypt volume (container) on any computer?

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Yes, virtual TrueCrypt volumes (in contrast to TrueCrypt-encrypted physical system partitions/drives) are independent of the operating system. You will be able to mount your TrueCrypt volume on any computer on which you can run TrueCrypt (see also the question "Can I use TrueCrypt on Windows if I do not have administrator privileges?").
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What is the maximum possible size of a TrueCrypt volume?

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The maximum possible size of a TrueCrypt volume is 8589934592 GB. However, due to security reasons, the maximum allowed volume size is 1 PB (1,048,576 GB), as the amount of data that is considered secure to be encrypted using a single key depends, among other factors, on the block size of the encryption algorithm. In addition, you need to take into account other limiting factors.
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What do I do when the encrypted filesystem on my TrueCrypt volume is corrupted?

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File system within a TrueCrypt volume may become corrupted in the same way as any normal unencrypted file system. When that happens, you can use filesystem repair tools supplied with your operating system to fix it. In Windows, it is the 'chkdsk' tool. TrueCrypt provides an easy way to use this tool on a TrueCrypt volume: First, make a backup copy of the TrueCrypt volume (because the 'chkdsk' tool might damage the filesystem even more) and then mount it.
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Can a user access his or her TrueCrypt volume via a network?

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Right-click the 'Computer' (or 'My Computer') icon on your desktop or in the Start Menu and select Manage. The 'Computer Management' window should appear.
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I forgot my password – is there any way to recover the files from my TrueCrypt volume?

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TrueCrypt does not contain any mechanism or facility that would allow partial or complete recovery of your encrypted data without knowing the correct password or the key used to encrypt the data. The only way to recover your files is to try to "crack" the password or the key, but it could take thousands or millions of years depending on the length and quality of the password/keyfiles, on software/hardware efficiency, and other factors.
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Can I directly play a video (.avi, .mpg, etc.) stored on a TrueCrypt volume?

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Yes, TrueCrypt-encrypted volumes are like normal disks. You provide the correct password (and/or keyfile) and mount (open) the TrueCrypt volume. When you double click the icon of the video file, the operating system launches the application associated with the file type – typically a media player. The media player then begins loading a small initial portion of the video file from the TrueCrypt-encrypted volume to RAM (memory) in order to play it.
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Which type of TrueCrypt volume is better – partition or file container?

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File containers are normal files so you can work with them as with any normal files (file containers can be, for example, moved, renamed, and deleted the same way as normal files). Partitions/drives may be better as regards performance. Note that reading and writing to/from a file container may take significantly longer when the container is heavily fragmented. To solve this problem, defragment the file system in which the container is stored (when the TrueCrypt volume is dismounted).
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Do I have to "wipe" free space and/or files on a TrueCrypt volume?

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Remark: to "wipe" = to securely erase; to overwrite sensitive data in order to render them unrecoverable. If you believe that an adversary will be able to decrypt the volume (for example that he will make you reveal the password), then the answer is yes. Otherwise, it is not necessary, because the volume is entirely encrypted.
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How do I mount a hidden volume?

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A hidden volume can be mounted the same way as a standard TrueCrypt volume: Click Select File or Select Device to select the outer/host volume (important: make sure the volume is not mounted). Then click Mount, and enter the password for the hidden volume. Whether the hidden or the outer volume will be mounted is determined by the entered password (i.e.
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Is it possible to use TrueCrypt without leaving any 'traces' on unencrypted Windows?

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Yes. This can be achieved by running TrueCrypt in traveler mode under BartPE. BartPE stands for "Bart's Preinstalled Environment", which is essentially the Windows operating system prepared in a way that it can be entirely stored on and booted from a CD/DVD (registry, temporary files, etc., are stored in RAM ? hard disk is not used at all and does not even have to be present). The freeware Bart's PE Builder can transform a Windows XP installation CD into BartPE. As of TrueCrypt 3.
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Can I use tools like chkdsk, Disk Defragmenter, etc. on the contents of a mounted TrueCrypt volume?

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Yes, TrueCrypt volumes behave like real physical disk devices, so it is possible to use any filesystem checking/repairing/defragmenting tools on the contents of a mounted TrueCrypt volume.
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Is it possible to change the password for a hidden volume?

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Yes, the password change dialog works both for standard and hidden volumes. Just type the password for the hidden volume in the 'Current Password' field of the 'Volume Password Change' dialog. Remark: TrueCrypt first attempts to decrypt the standard volume header and if it fails, it attempts to decrypt the location within the volume where the hidden volume header may be stored (if there is a hidden volume within). In case it is successful, the password change applies to the hidden volume.
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A wooden or vinyl buck is built to the desired rough opening size and incorporated into the AMVIC wall as it is being stacked prior to pouring the concrete. Once the concrete cures, doors and windows are installed as usual into this opening.
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What files are installed to the Windows/System directory when STATISTICA is installed?

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The following files are installed to the Windows/System directory (or updated when they already exist) when STATISTICA is installed and are also used by other Windows programs: In Windows Explorer, go to ENGLISH\MULTIMED subdirectory on the CD and copy MULTIMED.INI file to the directory on your computer where STATISTICA has been installed.
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Can I boot Windows on an NTFS volume?

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Yes, both grub and lilo can boot Windows from an NTFS Volume. What actually happens, is that the Linux boot loader finds the NTFS boot loader and gives control to it.
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How are doors and windows installed?

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How do I know which version of Windows Media Player I have installed?

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There are two ways you can determine which version of Windows Media Player you have installed: Press the F1 key anywhere on the Windows Media Player window. The version displays. Press the Alt key anywhere on the Windows Media Player window. The standard menu bar displays. Then click on Help and About Windows Media Player.
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Is it possible to donate to the TrueCrypt project?

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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.
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Can I run TrueCrypt if I don't install it?

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When you run TrueCrypt in traveler mode, TrueCrypt needs to load and start the TrueCrypt device driver. TrueCrypt needs a device driver to provide transparent on-the-fly encryption/decryption, and users without administrator privileges cannot start device drivers in Windows. Therefore, Windows Vista asks you for permission to run TrueCrypt with administrator privileges.
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What license is TrueCrypt distributed under?

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The text of the license is contained in the file License.txt that is included in the TrueCrypt binary and source code distribution packages, and is also available at www.truecrypt.org/license.php. Yes, there is. If you have not done so yet, upgrade to TrueCrypt 4.2a or later. Run TrueCrypt and make sure the option 'Never save history' in the main window is enabled.
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Can I resize a TrueCrypt partition?

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Unfortunately, TrueCrypt does not support this. Resizing a TrueCrypt partition using a program such as PartitionMagic will, in most cases, corrupt its contents. Note: Full support for Windows Vista was introduced in version 4.3. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not run TrueCrypt 4.2a or earlier versions under Windows Vista (those versions were not designed to run on Windows Vista). Yes. Note: All .sys and .
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The bin/macosx directory of a CRAN site contains a standard Apple installer package inside a disk image named R.dmg. Once downloaded and executed, the installer will install the current non-developer release of R. RAqua is a native Mac OS X Darwin version of R with a R.app Mac OS X GUI. Inside bin/macosx/powerpc/contrib/x.y there are prebuilt binary packages (for powerpc version of Mac OS X) to be used with RAqua corresponding to the “x.y” release of R.
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It seems some windows cannot be hidden. Can I hide them?

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Usually this happens to the windows which are working with timer. This timer forces repetitive window update (repainting). When you are hiding a window like this, as soon as timer goes off it repaints itself and becomes visible again. Since window itself is controlling its hiding or painting behavior, it is not possible for other applications, including Hide Master, to hide or to show it.
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How can I uninstall hidden Windows components?

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When you start the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel applet and select Add/Remove Windows components, the system doesn't display all of the components because Windows doesn't want them uninstalled. However, you can change which components the system displays. Perform the Locate the entry you want to make uninstallable and remove the word "hide.
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Can Telnet Magic be installed on Windows Terminal Server/Citrix MetaFrame?

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Yes, Telnet Magic runs on Windows Terminal Server (Windows NT Server 5.0 Terminal Server Edition and Windows 2000 Terminal Services) and on Citrix MetaFame. Telnet Magic configuration is handled in the same manner as when installing Telnet Magic on a network server used by multiple users. See the License Agreement for licensing requirements and review "Using Telnet Magic on an Intranet (Network)" in the "How to..
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If I have already installed Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, should I uninstall it?

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Because it is a prerequisite to installing Windows Small Business Server 2003 Service Pack 1, if you have already installed Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, it is not necessary to uninstall the service pack. However, if you must uninstall Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 to address a known issue, you will be required to reinstall the service pack when you install Windows Small Business Server 2003 Service Pack 1.
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