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VeraCrypt 1.17

  -  13.31 MB  -  Open Source
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  • Latest Version

    VeraCrypt 1.26 Update 15

  • Operating System

    Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10

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  • Filename

    VeraCrypt Setup 1.17.exe

  • MD5 Checksum

    90dde977f561342d99eadae410f9607c

Sometimes latest versions of the software can cause issues when installed on older devices or devices running an older version of the operating system.

Software makers usually fix these issues but it can take them some time. What you can do in the meantime is to download and install an older version of VeraCrypt 1.17.


For those interested in downloading the most recent release of VeraCrypt or reading our review, simply click here.


All old versions distributed on our website are completely virus-free and available for download at no cost.


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What's new in this version:

All OSs:
- Support UNICODE passwords: all characters are now accepted in passwords (except Windows system encryption)
- Cut mount/boot time by half thanks to a clever optimization of key derivation
- Optimize Whirlpool code by using assembly (25% speed gain compared to previous code).
- Add support for creating exFAT volumes.
- Add GUI indicator for the amount of randomness gathered using mouse movement.
- Include new icons and graphics

Windows:
- Fix dll hijacking issue affecting installer that allows code execution with elevation of privilege (CVE-2016-1281).
- Sign binaries using both SHA-1 and SHA-256 to follow new Microsoft recommendations.
- Solve issues under Comodo/Kaspersky when running an application from a VeraCrypt volume
- Bootloader: Protect password/PIM length by filling the fields to maximum length with '*' after ENTER
- Solve issue with system favorites not being able to be mounted to drive A:
- Solve lost focus issues for after displaying the waiting dialog
- Solve rare issue where some partitions where associated with wrong disk the "Select Device" dialog.
- Implement PIM caching, for both system encryption and normal volumes. Add options to activate it.
- Don't try mounting using cached passwords if password and/or keyfile are specified in the command line.
- Internal rewrite to make VeraCrypt native UNICODE application.
- Workaround to avoid false positive detection by some anti-virus software.
- Hide disconnected network drives in the list of available drives. Add option to make them available for mounting.
- Solve issue that caused in some cases configuration and history XML files to be updated even when not needed.
- Fix leak of path of selected keyfiles in RAM.
- Fix TB unit can't be deselected in VeraCryptExpander.
- Add Alt+i keyboard shortcut for "Use PIM" checkbox.
- Minor GUI and translations fixes.

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