VeraCrypt for Windows
VeraCrypt is an open-source disk encryption program maintained by IDRIX, based on the TrueCrypt codebase. It allows users to protect sensitive data by creating encrypted file containers, encrypting external storage drives, or securing entire system partitions.
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- ✓ Official source (winget)
- ✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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- Version
- 1.26.29
- License
- Apache 2.0
- Installer type
- wix
Install from the command line
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id IDRIX.VeraCrypt -eSHA256 (file verification)
5ba6426983123cfb92bc1f09bd888fdbc0f53f300d0d9c5da52ce3aee8d474f0How to install
- Click the official download button on our site or execute 'winget install --id IDRIX.VeraCrypt -e' in Command Prompt.
- Run the setup executable and accept the license terms.
- Follow the installation wizard to complete the setup process.
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