How to Reinstall TrueCrypt
TrueCrypt is an open-source encryption program that is free to use for anyone with an Internet connection. If, however, your current version of TrueCrypt has been deleted from the computer or become corrupt, you need to reinstall the software. Thankfully, there is no limit on how many times you can download the software, and the programming is freeware, so there is never a charge to download the program.
Instructions
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Open the Internet browser of the computer and make your way to Truecrypt.org (see References).
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Select "Downloads" from the top of the screen. All of the current versions of the TrueCrypt download appear on the screen (supported by Windows, Mac and Linux).
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Select "Download" next to the OS being used by the system and the TrueCrypt program begins to download directly to the computer.
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Double-click the downloaded file and the software installation wizard appears onscreen.
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Accept the end user agreement, then leave the installation name and location as-is. Select "Install" and the software installs directly onto the computer.
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References
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