encrypt Windows partition when using Bootcamp
Hi, I installed Windows 7 64bit with Bootcamp on Mac Book Air. I need to encrypt only Windows partition.
I googled and I couldn't find a clear answer.
How can I do this?
Hi, I installed Windows 7 64bit with Bootcamp on Mac Book Air. I need to encrypt only Windows partition.
I googled and I couldn't find a clear answer.
How can I do this?
You can't do that using Mac utilities, don't try. And I think that you can't use Windows own method on Boot Camp.
But it's a Windows issue, check in the Windows forums.
only w7 ultimate and enterprise had windows encryption - bitlocker - included
there are many 3th party options but unless you have very very very secret stuff then encryption is usually a way to block you from salvaging data if you have a crash or otherwise lose ability to start the computer
Hi, I understand what you are saying, but I have to satisfy that request. Can you advice on some 3th party options?
PGP (now owned by symantec)
BitLocker (included in windows 7 ultimate)
Truecrypt (open source)
EndPoint (mcafee)
I would not use any of them on a Boot Camp installation of Windows.
I don't understand... you recommend not to use them on a Boot Camp installation of Windows. So, how can I reach my goal with your advices?
You asked for some examples, I provided them.
That does not mean that I think this is a good idea. It is very likely that to get this to work you will need to remove OS X entirely, if you take a chance and leave it on the presence of the encrypted pre-boot partition used by the encryption software will take you above the safe limit for the number of partitions (4).
Good luck.
i can't write to w7 encryption, but we have w8 and use bitlocker with no issues as long as you encrypt after the windows install
turbostar wrote:
i can't write to w7 encryption, but we have w8 and use bitlocker with no issues as long as you encrypt after the windows install
How did you use BitLocker when Mac's don't have TPM? I'm trying to figure out how to do this myself.
Can you run tpm.msc and verify?
encrypt Windows partition when using Bootcamp