PC World - USA (2021-01)

106 PCWorld JANUARY 2022

HERE’S HOW HOW TO ENCRYPT FILES IN WINDOWS

on Create Volume ( 4 ).

On the next screen we

chose Create an encrypted

file container, as we’re just

looking for a repository for

our sensitive documents

and media.

Next we chose Standard

Veracrypt volume, which is a

fine choice for the vast

majority of home users ( 5 ).

Next you have to choose

the location for this file, so

consider the size of the

“folder” you will create, and

make sure your storage

device has enough room to hold it. We

made a folder on one of our hard drives

labeled Veracrypt since we’re good at hiding

things, and then we typed the name of the

the disk is mounted and your files appear, but

when you close the program, the disk

unmounts and the files are no longer

accessible. We didn’t test the disk or partition

encryption, so

these instructions

only apply to

creating an

encrypted folder.

Let’s jump in, shall

we? To get

started,

download the

free utility and fire

it up. First you’ll

need to create

the encrypted

volume, so click

4.

5.