I've been using VeraCrypt to encrypt and access and small "drive" for several years but have lately had some problems and am looking for an alternative. I'm trying to determine if Bitlocker will serve but I can't tell if some needed features exist so I'm asking here.
The "drive" in question is a VeraCrypt container file on a NAS, accessed (one at a time) by 4 computers. (I think the equivalent for Bitlocker would be VHDX file.) Since this file needs to be accessed by multiple computers it needs to be locked and dismounted when not in use ... whether the user remembers to do this or not. I need it to be "closed" when
The "drive" in question is a VeraCrypt container file on a NAS, accessed (one at a time) by 4 computers. (I think the equivalent for Bitlocker would be VHDX file.) Since this file needs to be accessed by multiple computers it needs to be locked and dismounted when not in use ... whether the user remembers to do this or not. I need it to be "closed" when
- the user logs off
- the user locks the account
- the computer enters low power state or shuts down
- ideally by an inactivity timeout.
- Windows Build/Version
- Win 11 Pro 21H2 build 22000.675
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 11
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Microsoft
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-8400
- Motherboard
- ASUS PRIME H370-PLUS
- Memory
- 16GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
- Sound Card
- On board
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung SyncMaster 2043BWX
- Screen Resolution
- 1680 x 1050
- Hard Drives
- Samsung SSD 850 256GB
WDC 1TB NVMe
WD 3TB external USB drive
- PSU
- I don't remember
- Case
- Corsair something-or-other
- Cooling
- Air CPU + 2 case fans
- Keyboard
- DAS S Pro (Cherry Brown)
- Mouse
- Logitech USB of some sort