Download VeraCrypt 1.0f-2

A second update to version 1.0f of VeraCrypt has been released. VeraCrypt is a so-called fork of TrueCrypt, which was discontinued in May last year under rather vague circumstances. This open source encryption program can encrypt entire hard drives or partitions and virtual volumes, such as a file accessed as a partition. VeraCrypt uses the original source code of TrueCrypt, but includes several security improvements. Volumes created with TrueCrypt can be opened and converted from this version. The Frenchman Mounir Idrassi has been working on this project since the summer of 2013. The changelog for this release looks like this:

All OSs:

• Mounting speed improvement, up to 20% quicker on 64-bit (contributed by Nils Maier)
• Add option to set default hash/TrueCryptMode used for mounting volumes.
• Use TrueCryptMode/Hash specified in command line in password dialog.

Windows:

• Solve CryptAcquireContext vulnerability reported by Open Crypto Audit Phase II.
• Proper handling or random generator failures. Inform user in such cases.
• TrueCrypt Mode related changes:
  • Support mounting TrueCrypt system partition (no conversion yet)
  • Support TrueCrypt volumes as System Favorites.
• Correctly displaying wrong TrueCrypt mode in volume properties when SHA-256 is used.
• Solve PIN BLOCKED issue with smart cards in a special case.
• Correctly handle file access errors when mounting containers.
• Solve several issues reported by the Static Code Analysis too Coverity.
• Bootloader: Add “Verifying Password…” message.
• When UAC prompt fails (for example timeout), offer the user to retry the operation.
• Uninstall link now open the standard “Add/Remove Programs” window.
• On uninstall, remove all VeraCrypt references from registry and disk.
• Included VeraCryptExpander in the Setup.
• Add option to temporary cache password when mounting multiple favorites.
• Minor fixes and enhancements (see git history for more information)

Mac OS X:

• Solve issue volumes not auto-dismounting when quitting VeraCrypt.
• Solve issue VeraCrypt window not reopening by clicking dock icon

Linux/Mac OS X:

• Solve preferences dialog not closing when clicking on the ‘X’ icon.
• Solve read-only issue when mounting non-FAT volumes in some cases.
• Support opening/exploring mounted volumes on desktops other than Gnome/KDE.
• Solve various installer issues when running on less common configurations
• Minor fixes (see git history for more information)