Open source disk encryption software with strong security for Windows

VeraCrypt

VeraCrypt 1.22

  -  29.64 MB  -  Open Source
  • Latest Version

    VeraCrypt 1.26 Update 15

  • Operating System

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

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  • Author / Product

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  • Filename

    VeraCrypt Setup 1.22.exe

  • MD5 Checksum

    a668c0dc7b590e4f4b576dadaf50e273

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 1.22.


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:
- SIMD speed optimization for Kuznyechik cipher implementation (up to 2x speedup)
- Add 5 new cascades of cipher algorithms (Camellia-Kuznyechik, Camellia-Serpent, Kuznyechik-AES, Kuznyechik-Serpent-Camellia and Kuznyechik-Twofish)

Windows:
- MBR Bootloader: Fix failure to boot hidden OS on some machines
- MBR Bootloader: Reduce CPU usage during password prompt
- Security enhancement: Add option to block TRIM command for system encryption on SSD drives
- Implement TRIM support for non-system SSD drives and add option to enable it (TRIM is disabled by default for non-system volumes)
- Better fix for "Parameter Incorrect" issues during EFI system encryption in some machines
- Driver: remove unnecessary dependency to wcsstr which can cause issues on some machines
- Driver: Fix "Incorrect Parameter" error when mounting volumes on some machines
- Fix failure to mount system favorites during boot on some machines
- Fix current application losing focus when VeraCrypt is run in command line with /quit /silent switches
- Fix some cases of external applications freezing during mount/dismount
- Fix rare cases of secure desktop for password dialog not visible which caused UI to block
- Update libzip to version 1.5.0 that include fixes for some security issues
- Extend Secure Desktop feature to smart card PIN entry dialog
- Fix truncated license text in installer wizard
- Add portable package that allows extracting binaries without asking for admin privileges
- Simplify format of language XML files
- Workaround for cases where password dialog doesn't get keyboard focus if Secure Desktop is not enabled