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- A drive encrypted by VeraCrypt will only work with VeraCrypt. You must have VeraCrypt installed on any system where you want to access the encrypted data.
- Key Points:
- 1. Cross-Platform Support
- - VeraCrypt is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, so you can access your encrypted drive on different operating systems as long as VeraCrypt is installed.
- 2. No Native OS Support
- - Windows, macOS, and Linux cannot natively read VeraCrypt-encrypted drives without VeraCrypt.
- - You must mount the encrypted volume in VeraCrypt by entering the correct password.
- 3. Portable Mode (Windows Only)
- - VeraCrypt has a portable mode that allows you to use it without installation.
- - You can store VeraCrypt’s portable version on the USB drive itself for easier access on other PCs.
- 4. Alternative Compatibility
- - If you need a universally readable encryption method, consider using 7-Zip (AES-256) or AxCrypt for file-level encryption instead of full-drive encryption.
- - If you need full disk encryption with native OS support, BitLocker (Windows-only) or FileVault (macOS-only) would be better alternatives.
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