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BestCrypt Changelog

What's new in BestCrypt 9.08.9.2

Dec 28, 2023
  • Fixed an occasional BSOD on systems with VMWare Workstation installed.
  • Fixed the cause of the "Error in updating the driver" message.

New in BestCrypt 9.08.8 (Nov 21, 2023)

  • Updated BCWipe modules.
  • Fixed minor issues

New in BestCrypt 9.08.7 (Oct 19, 2023)

  • Updated BCWipe, Privacy Guard and BCArchive modules

New in BestCrypt 9.08.6 (Oct 10, 2023)

  • Improved compatibility with Yubikey
  • Fixed minor issues
  • Updated BCWipe modules

New in BestCrypt 9.08.4 (May 25, 2023)

  • Added support for OpenSSH-generated public/secret keys
  • Fixed occasional BSOD when dismounting a group of containers
  • Ready for Windows 11 2022 Update (codename "22H2")

New in BestCrypt 9.08.3 (Mar 9, 2023)

  • Updated BCWipe modules

New in BestCrypt 9.08.2 (Dec 28, 2022)

  • Added compatibility with BestCrypt Data Shelter for BestCrypt's folder encryption
  • Fixed occasional system crash when mounting a container located on a network share
  • Ready for Windows 10 2022 Update (codename "22H2")

New in BestCrypt 9.08.1 (Sep 28, 2022)

  • Ready for Windows 11 2022 Update (codename "22H2")

New in BestCrypt 9.08 (Sep 20, 2022)

  • Introduced support for using hardware tokens as an authentication method with encrypted containers
  • Introduced built-in Password Strength Meter to help creating stronger encryption passwords

New in BestCrypt 9.07.2 (Jul 21, 2022)

  • Introduced support for ARM-based devices.

New in BestCrypt 9.07.1 (Jun 2, 2022)

  • Updated BCWipe modules
  • Added check for ARM architecture during setup

New in BestCrypt 9.07 (May 13, 2022)

  • Updated BestCrypt Volume Encryption modules
  • Updated to include the newest BCWipe Privacy Guard tool
  • Updated BCWipe modules
  • Fixed error creating a hidden part

New in BestCrypt 9.06.1 (Nov 18, 2021)

  • Ready for Windows 11.
  • Ability to encrypt files in folders from the right-click menu.
  • Ability to automatically wipe Thumbnail Cache when dismounting BestCrypt containers.
  • Updated to include BestCrypt Volume Encryption 5.
  • Updated to include BestCrypt Data Shelter.
  • Fixed minor localization issues.

New in BestCrypt 9.06 (Sep 29, 2021)

  • Updated to include BestCrypt Volume Encryption 5. Click here to review Release Notes.
  • Updated to include BestCrypt Data Shelter utility to protect data from unauthorized access, even when it's actively in use.*

New in BestCrypt 9.05.02 (May 20, 2021)

  • Ready for Windows 10’s May 2021 Update (21H1).
  • Fixed occasional driver installation issue.
  • Updated BCWipe modules.

New in BestCrypt 9.05.01 (Apr 13, 2021)

  • Updated BCWipe modules.

New in BestCrypt 9.05.00 (Feb 11, 2021)

  • Updated to include BCWipe v.7.

New in BestCrypt 9.04.02 (Sep 1, 2020)

  • Updated BCWipe modules.

New in BestCrypt 9.04.00 (Feb 12, 2020)

  • Improved performance by optimizing encryption operations and disk I/O in the driver.
  • Fixed occasional BSOD when mounting two containers simultaneously.

New in BestCrypt 9.03.22 (Dec 24, 2019)

  • Improved 'Registration' procedure.

New in BestCrypt 9.03.21 (Sep 9, 2019)

  • Updated AutoUpdate utility

New in BestCrypt 9.03.20 (Aug 27, 2019)

  • Fixed error in uninstall procedure

New in BestCrypt 9.03.19 (Aug 27, 2019)

  • Improved procedure of public/secret key pair creation in BC Key Manager
  • Fixed minor bugs

New in BestCrypt 9.03.18 (Mar 29, 2019)

  • Fixed compatibility issue with touch keyboard

New in BestCrypt 9.03.17 (Mar 7, 2019)

  • Improved BCAutoUpdate utility
  • Fixed compatibility issue with on-screen keyboard

New in BestCrypt 9.03.16 (Mar 7, 2019)

  • Fixed malfunction in 'Recently Mounted Containers' list

New in BestCrypt 9.03.15 (Mar 7, 2019)

  • Fixed minor bug

New in BestCrypt 9.03.14 (Nov 6, 2018)

  • Fixed minor bugs

New in BestCrypt 9.03.12 (Sep 19, 2018)

  • Updated to include BestCrypt Volume Encryption v.4

New in BestCrypt 9.03.11 (Jul 19, 2018)

  • Redesigned automatic update experience with BestCrypt AutoUpdate utility.
  • Enhanced command line interface options for better compatibility with scripting.
  • Improved process of creating containers now allows running other tasks from BestCrypt Control Panel while in progress.
  • Improved built-in detection mechanism for file-system specific limitations.
  • Fixed minor bugs in Setup utility.

New in BestCrypt 9.03.9 (Apr 24, 2018)

  • Fixed occasional blue screen error caused by 'fsh' driver.
  • Fixed minor bug in container creation operation.

New in BestCrypt 9.03.8 (Feb 15, 2018)

  • Fixed occasional error in 'Anti-Keylogger'.

New in BestCrypt 9.03.7 (Feb 15, 2018)

  • Fixed error in mounting container when passing keyfiles via command line.

New in BestCrypt 9.03.6 (Nov 14, 2017)

  • Fixed error in simultaneous mounting of a dozen of containers.

New in BestCrypt 9.03.4 (Jul 20, 2017)

  • Added support for transparent Windows 10 Feature Updates installation (including Windows 10 Creators Update) and upgrading to Windows 10 with system / boot volumes encrypted.

New in BestCrypt 9.03.3.3 (May 31, 2017)

  • Updated all product translations.

New in BestCrypt 9.03 (Sep 21, 2016)

  • Kernel mode drivers digitally signed by Microsoft for compatibility with Windows 10 version 1607, also known as the Anniversary Update.
  • Fixed error in creating large (2TB+) containers on Windows 10.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in BestCrypt 9.02.11.1 (Aug 24, 2016)

  • Fixed minor bug in 'Public Key Manager' utility.

New in BestCrypt 9.02.11 (Aug 24, 2016)

  • Fixed error in generating public/secret key pair.
  • Fixed error in loading BCResident process on Windows XP.

New in BestCrypt 9.02.10 (Jun 25, 2016)

  • Improved 'Dismount at TimeOut' function.
  • Added ability to create containers via Command Line.
  • Added ability to merge container files with video files in mp4 format.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in BestCrypt 9.02.9 (Jun 25, 2016)

  • Fixed compatibility issue with Dell Data Protection software.

New in BestCrypt 9.02.7 (Dec 12, 2015)

  • Fixed compatibility issue with PGP keys.

New in BestCrypt 9.02.6 (Dec 12, 2015)

  • Fixed minor bug in 'BestCrypt Key Manager' utility.

New in BestCrypt 9.02.5 (Nov 25, 2015)

  • Updated 'BestCrypt Key Manager' utility to comply with the latest key standards.
  • Fixed error in mounting containers stored on DFS shared folder.
  • Fixed error in dismounting containers mounted as subfolder.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in BestCrypt 9.02.2 (Jul 7, 2015)

  • Enterprise Edition: Fixed error in setting administrator password for BestCrypt containers

New in BestCrypt 9.02.1.2 (Jun 17, 2015)

  • Updated for compatibility with Jetico Central Manager v.2.5.

New in BestCrypt 9.02.1 (May 19, 2015)

  • Key files may be now added to your password for better security.
  • Added Skein-512 hash algorithm.
  • Resolved conflict with ESET anivirus software when mounting a container.
  • Improved compatibiliy with MS Surface Pro devices.

New in BestCrypt 9.01.2 (Jan 7, 2015)

  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in BestCrypt 9.01.1 (Dec 18, 2014)

  • Added support for containers larger than 2 TB
  • Added capability to instantly create and access containers
  • Added support for Dynamic Containers featuring Smart Free Space Monitoring
  • Optimized major driver performance
  • Implemented AES encryption algorithm for hardware acceleration
  • Added Whirlpool, SHA-2 and SHA-3 hash algorithms
  • Improved key stretching
  • Improved GUI
  • Added support for Windows 10 Technical Preview

New in BestCrypt 8.25.3 (Sep 26, 2013)

  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in BestCrypt 8.25.2.3 (Jun 19, 2013)

  • Improved registration procedure.
  • Fixed error in loading Benchmark utility.

New in BestCrypt 8.25.2.2 (Jun 19, 2013)

  • Fixed issue with BestCrypt tray icon not appearing after system start on some Windows configurations.

New in BestCrypt 8.25.2.1 (Apr 25, 2013)

  • Improved setup program for silent installation - suppressed Windows message requesting user confirmation to install Jetico driver.

New in BestCrypt 8.25 (Feb 15, 2013)

  • Added full support of Windows 8.

New in BestCrypt 8.24.1 (Aug 21, 2012)

  • Includes latest standard release of BCWipe

New in BestCrypt 8.23.7 (Mar 27, 2012)

  • Fixed "Unsigned driver" installation error.

New in BestCrypt 8.23.2 (Sep 16, 2011)

  • Added the ability to disable thumbnail cacheing in Windows 7

New in BestCrypt 8.23.1 (Sep 16, 2011)

  • Fixed occasional system crash when copying many files to large container stored on USB device.
  • Updated Container Guard utility for compatibility with Mac version of BestCrypt.
  • Latvian translation is now available.

New in BestCrypt 8.23 (Jul 5, 2011)

  • BCTextEncoder utility now included; accessible through Utilities menu of BestCrypt Control Panel.
  • Fixed minor bugs.

New in BestCrypt 8.21 (Mar 9, 2011)

  • BestCrypt v.8.21 now includes BCWipe v.5.

New in BestCrypt 8.20.9 (Feb 17, 2011)

  • BestCrypt virtual drives now satisfy requirements of Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machines and can be attached to the machines as physical disk devices both through IDE and SCSI interfaces. At this time, the feature is unique for BestCrypt and not supported by any known competitors.

New in BestCrypt 8.20.8 (Jan 29, 2011)

  • Corrected CryptoSwap utility to properly encrypt swap files located on FAT32 drives.
  • Improved dismount procedure for some system configurations.
  • Fixed key generator modules to resolve an issue with a special symbol in Dutch.

New in BestCrypt 8.20.6.3 (May 31, 2010)

  • Modified operation of creating containers with 3DES algorithm to resolve "Unable to format" error which only happened on multi-processor systems.
  • Fixed error in re-encryption or header encryption for containers stored on drives formatted with sector size greater than 512 bytes.

New in BestCrypt 8.20.6.2 (May 31, 2010)

  • Resolved the problem of duplicated drive letters in the left pane of BestCrypt Control Panel.

New in BestCrypt 8.20.6.1 (Apr 17, 2010)

  • BestCrypt is now compatible with Raxco's PerfectDisk boot defragmenter.

New in BestCrypt 8.20.6 (Apr 17, 2010)

  • Fixed minor issues in BestCrypt AutoUpdate.
  • BestCrypt Setup now works in XP-compatible mode on Windows 7/Vista.
  • Improved BestCrypt Plug-in Manager.

New in BestCrypt 8.20.5 (Apr 17, 2010)

  • Fixed occasional error in driver installation on Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
  • Fixed errors in mounting containers in non-elevated mode on Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

New in BestCrypt 8.20.3 (Apr 17, 2010)

  • Corrected dismount procedure on some system configurations of Windows XP.
  • Corrected mounting of several containers on Windows 7.
  • Fixed issue of installing previous versions for users allowed to do so according to their old license agreement.

New in BestCrypt 8.20.2 (Apr 17, 2010)

  • Fixed compatibility issue with password management programs

New in BestCrypt 8.20.1 (Apr 17, 2010)

  • Minor enhancements

New in BestCrypt 8.20 (Nov 17, 2009)

  • Windows 7 support, XTS encryption mode

New in BestCrypt 8.06.1 (May 21, 2009)

  • Dismount problem for containers mounted using Remote Connection resolved

New in BestCrypt 8.06 (Dec 10, 2008)

  • Occasional problem of mounting containers on Korean Windows fixed. Damaging data during copy files with Total Commander fixed.

New in BestCrypt 8.04.4 (May 6, 2008)

  • Help documentation in Chinese language is available. Minor bugs fixed.