> Right -- I was unaware that Windows actually had any real (pre-boot) > FDE solutions before about the time of BitLocker. But I only > peripherally have any idea about Windows crypto solutions, so I > wouldn't be surprised if I'm wrong. Cheers,
Windows have had FDE (with pre-boot) solutions for a long while. Here is a list: http://www.full-disk-encryption.net/Full_Disc_Encryption.html Note: BitLocker is NOT true FDE. It is only volume based encryption. It has 3 modes. In one of the mode you can store the key on a external USB device. Only in that mode BitLocker acts as a FDE solution with pre-boot. saqib http://security-basics.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Cryptography Mailing List Unsubscribe by sending "unsubscribe cryptography" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
