Thanks Kevin,

Just one other query...

If you copy a file from your Documents folder to a pen drive, does the file 
remain encrypted or automatically get unencrypted?

Cheers.

Ian


On 16 Apr 2011, at 15:36, Kevin Shaw wrote:

> Ian,
> 
> I had no issues with turning on File Vault while using Voiceover. Everything 
> is straight forward. You must set a master password to unlock the computer 
> and decrypt your files if you forget your login password. If you have a large 
> home folder, the encryption does take a while. I have about 230 GB in mine. I 
> left my iMac on overnight as it did the encryption.
> 
> As your files are being encrypted, you cannot use your Mac, so I'd recommend 
> turning File Vault on before bed and letting it do its thing. 
> 
> Kevin
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