In this guide, we will discuss Full Disk Encryption with PBA or without PBA, UEFI, Secure Boot, BIOS, File and Directory Encryption and Container Encryption. Please see What are the Differences between UEFI and BIOS, How to enable Secure Boot on PC to install Windows 11, and How to perform DriveLock quick setup. Data is…
Cryptsetup is a utility used to conveniently set up disk encryption based on the DMCrypt kernel module. These include plain dm-crypt volumes, LUKS volumes, loop-AES, TrueCrypt (including VeraCrypt extension), and BitLocker formats. LUKS is the standard for Linux hard disk encryption. By providing a standard on-disk-format, it does not only facilitate compatibility among distributions but…
When your drives, external hard disks, and USB flash drives are infected or suffer from a power failure etc. In most cases the “drive becomes accessible”. and the following error might occur unexpectedly. In this article, we shall discuss the steps to Fix Access denied to the hard drive, and the security tab missing under…
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In this article, we shall discuss “Deny execute access: Restrict Access to USB Drives on Windows”. A USB flash drive is a data storage device that includes flash memory with an integrated USB interface. I will be performing this demonstration using the Local Group Policy. In subsequent tutorials, I will cover the implementation using the Group Policy…
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In the realm of modern data management, the Synology Disk Station stands as a pinnacle of network storage solutions. Yet, this advanced system occasionally hinders smooth file access, especially during integration with Windows 10. In this guide, we shall discuss how to “Fix Windows Can’t find the path: Please check the spelling and try again”….
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You can use Disk Management to add space to an existing volume, extending it into empty space on the drive, but only if the empty space doesn’t have a volume on it (it’s unallocated) and comes immediately after the volume you want to extend, with no other volumes in-between, as shown in the following image….
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Efficient disk management involves mastering the art of using the Command Prompt in Windows. The Command Prompt empowers users with tools, enabling the seamless creation of volumes—an essential disk administration aspect. This guide explores harnessing Command Prompt’s prowess for precise and easy volume crafting. Whether you’re an experienced tech enthusiast or a digital landscape novice,…
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You will learn how to convert a VHDX file to a VHD. The Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) file format can store the contents of a hard disk drive. Windows 7 and newer systems include the ability to manually mount VHD files. Here are some related articles: 3 Ways to Convert VMware VMs to Hyper-V, vCenter…
