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VeraCrypt version 1.0f-2

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@idrassi idrassi released this 07 Apr 09:40
· 2173 commits to master since this release

Binaries for Windows, Linux and MacOSX are available at Sourceforge and Codeplex

Changes between 1.0f-1 and 1.0f-2 (5 April 2015) :
  • All OSs:
    • Mounting speed improvement, up to 20% quicker on 64-bit (contributed by Nils Maier)
    • Add option to set default hash/TrueCryptMode used for mounting volumes.
    • Use TrueCryptMode/Hash specified in command line in password dialog.
  • Windows:
    • Solve CryptAcquireContext vulnerability reported by Open Crypto Audit Phase II.
    • Proper handling of random generator failures. Inform user in such cases.
    • TrueCrypt Mode related changes:
    • Support mounting TrueCrypt system partition (no conversion yet)
    • Support TrueCrypt volumes as System Favorites.
    • Correct displaying wrong TrueCrypt mode in volume properties when SHA-256 is used.
    • Solve PIN BLOCKED issue with smart cards in a special case.
    • Correctly handle file access errors when mounting containers.
    • Solve several issues reported by the Static Code Analysis too Coverity.
    • Bootloader: Add "Verifying Password..." message.
    • When UAC prompt fails (for example timeout), offer the user to retry the operation.
    • Uninstall link now open the standard "Add/Remove Programs" window.
    • On uninstall, remove all VeraCrypt references from registry and disk.
    • Included VeraCryptExpander in the Setup.
    • Add option to temporary cache password when mounting multiple favorites.
    • Minor fixes and enhancements (see git history for more information)
  • MacOSX:
    • Solve issue volumes not auto-dismounting when quitting VeraCrypt.
    • Solve issue VeraCrypt window not reopening by clicking dock icon
  • Linux/MacOSX:
    • Solve preferences dialog not closing when clicking on the 'X' icon.
    • Solve read-only issue when mounting non-FAT volumes in some cases.
    • Support opening/exploring mounted volumes on desktops other than Gnome/KDE.
    • Solve various installer issues when running on less common configurations
    • Minor fixes (see git history for more information)