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This is a follow up on a previous thread from last year (What software should I use to encrypt my hard drive?): any more thoughts on whole disk encryption? I'm getting a new laptop and am willing to spend some money for a straightforward, easy to implement disk encryption method.
I already use Truecrypt, which has the advantage of being open source and free, but am worried that it may be somewhat clunky to implement for whole disk encryption. It seems on face value, that Bitlocker may be the easiest to use solution, enough to warrant upgrading from Windows 7 Professional to the Ultimate version. On the other hand, I've also seen people use PGP as well.
Also, do any of these programs interfere with the ability of the system to go into hibernation or standby mode or have problems with solid state drives?
2If you're going to reference a prior question, it would help to link to that question so we all know which particular one you are referring to. – AnonJr – 2010-07-22T20:41:25.797
The prior thread is http://superuser.com/questions/127/recommendations-for-good-disk-encryption
– andrewj – 2010-07-22T21:38:10.437My vote goes to Truecrypt. I've been using it for years. And yes, it works with W10 and SSDs quite well too. – Overmind – 2017-07-05T06:55:57.263
the point of bit locker is that it uses TPM, one of the advantages of TPM is that you dont need a complex password as dictionary attacks are thwarted by the physical implementation of an electronically enforced maximum number of retries. – None – 2011-05-31T23:23:33.873
1Truecrypt isn't difficult to use at all for full disk encryption unless you have multiple OSes involved. If you're full disk encrypting a standard Windows install, it's not very difficult. – LawrenceC – 2011-06-01T01:26:04.727