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Encrypting Windows XP?

By Josh Hunt - Jul. 08, 2008

I am considering encrypting windows xp including the boot partition. Will this lead to a significant decrease in performance and will this make it difficult for me to install ubuntu later on using dual boot (grub loader)?


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  1. By an anonymous user on Jul. 08, 2008

    Ubuntu will not have any access to any TrueCrypt protected volume and if you encrypt an entire Windows OS partition you have to go through what is called pre-boot authentication and I'm not sure how that affects dual booting. I would guess you can still choose.


    Not sure about speed and performance on an entire OS-containing partition but smaller data volumes don't seem to suffer from performance issues.


    Gparted is a very powerful tool and so far I haven't messed up any of my partitions beyond repair but I ALWAYS cross my fingers on first boot afterwards. That's just part of the game with Gparted. :)


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