FAQ

We would like to encrypt all our company's computers from single Central Manager Console. Is it possible? Is end-user intervention required?
It is possible with Enterprise Edition of  BestCrypt Volume Encryption. It is distributed with Jetico Central Manager (JCM) software. JCM is used to remotel...
Mon, 27 Nov, 2017 at 9:57 AM
Can I install programs on a partition encrypted with BCVE?
Yes, you can. Encryption is totally transparent to other applications. If the program uses a service that starts at startup - it is recommended to set the o...
Wed, 4 Oct, 2017 at 7:15 PM
Can I use regular disk imaging utilities with encrypted volumes?
Yes, you can.  Please note that if you create the disk image when the volume is dismounted, you will get the encrypted image.  If the volume was mounted, ...
Thu, 5 Oct, 2017 at 7:13 PM
I encrypted my backup volume some time ago. Now I have acquired a new HDD and would like to add it as a mirror. Should I decrypt it, configure the mirror and then encrypt it again?
You do not have to decrypt. After adding the mirror, BCVE will detect that the volume is partially encrypted and will advise to run 'Encrypt' command...
Thu, 5 Oct, 2017 at 7:14 PM
Can I securely encrypt a volume located on SSD disk?
SSD disk has its own mechanism of re-distribution disk sectors - wear-leveling.   If you follow the special recommendations for SSD disks, it is possib...
Thu, 5 Oct, 2017 at 7:18 PM
I would like to use the software in my native language. Where can I download a translated version of BCVE?
Jetico is only responsible for the English language version. Yet many of our users have kindly contributed translations of the software. Jetico appreciates ...
Thu, 5 Oct, 2017 at 7:21 PM
Can I encrypt my tablet with BestCrypt Volume Encryption? Are there any known issues with encrypted tablets?
Yes, BestCrypt Volume Encryption can be used to encrypt Windows-based tablets. The list of supported Windows operating systems and system requirements can b...
Thu, 2 Nov, 2017 at 10:18 AM
Can I encrypt my Surface Pro tablet with BestCrypt Volume Encryption?
Yes, BestCrypt Volume Encryption can be used to encrypt Surface Pro tablets. NOTE: Surface-series tablets are shipped with Microsoft BitLocker device encr...
Thu, 5 Oct, 2017 at 7:25 PM
I purchased one year license of BCVE. What happens after license period ends? Are my encrypted volumes going to be decrypted? Is there any other limitation on functionality?
The volumes will still be encrypted and BestCrypt Volume Encryption (BCVE) has full functionality. The only limitation: software updates won't be allowed.
Thu, 5 Oct, 2017 at 7:27 PM
How to upgrade to a newer version, should I uninstall the software first?
System or boot drives which are encrypted by BestCrypt Volume Encryption software, require BestCrypt to be installed at all times.  To upgrade your soft...
Thu, 2 Nov, 2017 at 10:18 AM