Should I remove VeraCrypt?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #34,602
United States Rank #41,216
Reach 0.0035%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.16 |
1.45% |
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| 1.0e |
2.90% |
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| 1.0d |
86.96% |
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| 1.0c |
5.80% |
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| 1.0b |
2.90% |
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VeraCrypt
from VeraCrypt Foundation
Overview
VeraCrypt is a software program developed by VeraCrypt Foundation. The most common release is 1.0d, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 7.74 MB (8,112,786 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 28% of users of VeraCrypt come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and France.
Program details
URL: www.idrix.fr
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\veracrypt
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\VeraCrypt\VeraCrypt Setup.exe" /u
Estimated size: 7.74 MB
Files installed by VeraCrypt
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VeraCrypt Format.exe (by IDRIX) - VeraCrypt (VeraCrypt Format)
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VeraCrypt Setup.exe (by IDRIX) - VeraCrypt Setup
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VeraCrypt.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (User Run)
- VeraCrypt.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'VeraCrypt' and executes as "C:\Program Files\VeraCrypt\VeraCrypt.exe" /q preferences /a logon.
How do I remove VeraCrypt?
You can uninstall VeraCrypt from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program VeraCrypt, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove VeraCrypt.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 48%
Win 7 3%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
50.72% |
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| Windows 10 |
44.93% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.35% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
27.54% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
15.94% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
13.04% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.14% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.70% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
7.25% |
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Geography
28.21% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
28.21% |
| Germany |
24.36% |
| France |
16.67% |
| Austria |
3.85% |
| United Kingdom |
3.85% |
| Kuwait |
2.56% |
| Spain |
2.56% |
| Poland |
2.56% |
| Italy |
2.56% |
| South Africa |
1.28% |
| Switzerland |
1.28% |
| Korea |
1.28% |
| Sweden |
1.28% |
| India |
1.28% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
22.22% |
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| Acer |
15.56% |
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| Medion |
13.33% |
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| Dell |
11.11% |
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| ASUS |
11.11% |
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| Lenovo |
6.67% |
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| Intel |
4.44% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.44% |
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| Sony |
4.44% |
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| Samsung |
2.22% |
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| Alienware |
2.22% |
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| MSI |
2.22% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
6.56% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7708 |
3.28% |
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| HP Pavilion 17 Notebook P... |
3.28% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 7010 |
3.28% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.28% |
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| MSI MS-7816 |
3.28% |
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