Hi , I encrypted a USB pen drive and it's all fine. I'm concerned though if encryption increases the chance of file corruption over time, i.e. if eventually I won't be able to have access to the files due to file corruption.
My Computer
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Dimension 8200/Personal Build
OS
Windows XP Professional SP3/Windows 7 Ultimate x64
North Bridge:Intel Tehama i850(E)/Asus P8Z77-V Deluxe
Memory
2 Gb RDRAM Dual Channel/GSkill 32GB DDR3 1866
Graphics Card(s)
ATI ALL-IN-WONDER X800 XT AGP/MSI GTX 660 Ti PE
Sound Card
Voyetra Turtle Beach Santa Cruz PCI/Onboard Realtek HD
Monitor(s) Displays
Viewsonic VP230mb ViewPanel
Screen Resolution
1600x1200 32bit
Hard Drives
Western Digital 500Gb IDE drive (main drive) (XP PC)/Samsung 512GB 840 Pro Series SSD main+Western Digital Caviar Black 2 TB SATA III 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache as 2nd internal (Win 7 PC)
PSU
Dell OEM/Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 850W TPG-850M
If will not affect the chances of file corruption any more than normal use without using BitLocker. However, I would strongly recommend to use the Save or Print recovery key again option in Manage BitLocker at step 11 Option One for the USB to be safe. This way you will be able to have as a backup to use to recover the USB if ever needed.
Hi Brink, thanks for your reply and good to know that it won't add any chances of corruption. I forgot to add that I used TrueCrypt (3rd party app) and not BitLocker. I guess your comment also applies to TrueCrypt as well.
My Computer
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Dimension 8200/Personal Build
OS
Windows XP Professional SP3/Windows 7 Ultimate x64
North Bridge:Intel Tehama i850(E)/Asus P8Z77-V Deluxe
Memory
2 Gb RDRAM Dual Channel/GSkill 32GB DDR3 1866
Graphics Card(s)
ATI ALL-IN-WONDER X800 XT AGP/MSI GTX 660 Ti PE
Sound Card
Voyetra Turtle Beach Santa Cruz PCI/Onboard Realtek HD
Monitor(s) Displays
Viewsonic VP230mb ViewPanel
Screen Resolution
1600x1200 32bit
Hard Drives
Western Digital 500Gb IDE drive (main drive) (XP PC)/Samsung 512GB 840 Pro Series SSD main+Western Digital Caviar Black 2 TB SATA III 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache as 2nd internal (Win 7 PC)
PSU
Dell OEM/Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 850W TPG-850M
