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    WSaltamirano
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    February 14, 2024 at 7:06 pm #2637689

    If someone wants to make an image or a clone of a drive that is encryted and/or has bitlocker, does those features has to be disable first ?

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    • Susan Bradley
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      February 14, 2024 at 7:33 pm #2637693

      No as the drive is online and mounted.  If the backup is not encrypted now your data is not encrypted.  Bitlocker/drive encryption only protects data at rest/when the computer is off.

      Susan Bradley Patch Lady/Prudent patcher

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    • Paul T
      AskWoody MVP
      February 15, 2024 at 12:10 am #2637788

      VeraCrypt and Backup

      Been through that and you do not need to turn anything off.

      cheers, Paul

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    • windbg
      AskWoody Plus
      February 15, 2024 at 11:15 am #2637992

      If your disk is encrypted, you may want to encrypt your backup too. While unusual, “secure” [off site] storage can be subject to loss or theft.

      Windows 10 22H2 desktops & laptops on Dell, HP, ASUS; No servers, no domain.

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