Startup program entry details:
TrueCrypt (TrueCrypt.exe)
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Description:
TrueCrypt - is "Free open-source disk encryption software for Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS X, and Linux". This entry will run TrueCrypt when Windows starts, prompt for passwords, automount selected volumes and runs the main background task that supports functions such as hot-keys, autodismount, notifications and the System Tray icon
Startup information:
Registry (Start → Run → regedit)
- Key(s): N/A
- Name: N/A
- Data: "C:\Program Files\TrueCrypt\TrueCrypt.exe" /q preferences
MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)
- Startup Item (XP): TrueCrypt
- Startup Item (Vista/7): TrueCrypt
- Command: "C:\Program Files\TrueCrypt\TrueCrypt.exe" /q preferences
Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)
- Name: TrueCrypt
- Startup Value: "C:\Program Files\TrueCrypt\TrueCrypt.exe" /q preferences
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [TrueCrypt] "C:\Program Files\TrueCrypt\TrueCrypt.exe" /q preferences
Other information:
- File location: %ProgramFiles%\TrueCrypt
- File properties "Description": TrueCrypt
- Purpose: Encryption utility
- Program disable option: Settings → Preferences → Actions to perform upon log on to Windows → deselect "Start TrueCrypt Background Task"
- Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu, Desktop (optional)
- Vendor/Publisher: TrueCrypt Foundation
- Product(s): TrueCrypt
- Tested: Yes
Note:
- %ProgramFiles% - refers to the Program Files folder; typically the path is C:\Program Files
- HKCU refers to HKEY_CURRENT_USER
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