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Download and Install PGP Whole Disk Encryption for Windows

Download PGP Whole Disk Encryption

Install PGP Whole Disk Encryption

Notes

  • Before starting the installation, make sure your computer is on AC power and has an active network connection.

  • PGP Whole Disk Encryption can take up to 10 hours, so you may want to install the the software at the end of the day and let the encryption run over night. You can to use your computer during the encryption process, but certain activities may be noticeably slower.
  1. Run the PGP Whole Disk Encryption installer.

  2. Read and accept the license agreement and then click Next to continue.

    license agreement

  3. Click Next to continue.

    readme information

  4. A dialog box is displayed while files are being installed on your computer.

    updating system indicator

  5. Click Yes to restart your computer.

    message prompt to restart your computer

  6. After you restart your computer, a PGP Alert will be displayed, Click Always Allow for This Site.

    PGP Alert after restart

  7. At the PGP Enrollment prompt, enter the following and then click OK.
    • Username: enter your SUNet ID
    • Password: enter your SUNet ID password

    PGP enrollment prompt

  8. You will see the following message while your software is being configured for you.

    message that whole disk operation has started

  9. The PGP busy icon PGP busy icon is displayed in the lower-left corner of your screen while your hard drive is being encrypted.

  10. When the encryption has completed, the busy icon will change to the PGP cached passphrase icon encryption finished icon. Restart your computer

  11. From this point on, you will see the PGP login screen when you start your computer. Enter your PGP password (in most cases this is, your SUNet ID password) and then press ENTER. PGP will then unlock your drive and take you into Windows.

    PGP login screen

If You Need Help

If you encounter problems or forget your password, please submit a HelpSU request.

Last modified Thursday, 29-Jan-2009 05:00:29 PM

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