Encrypt Data on a Vista Home Premium x64 PC

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aledgd

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Hi All,

I am planning to buy an upgrade to Vista Ultimate x64 for my existing PC. My question is:
Will I be able to simply get Windows to encrypt the existing HDD retrospectively, after just upgrading or will I have to do a clean install?

Thanks Guys!
 

My Computer

System One

either way you install the OS, then encrypt the disk. microsoft recommends a clean install as do most of us.

Just dont lose the password. And encryption slows down the computer

Ken
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron E 1405
    CPU
    [email protected]
    Memory
    4 gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    integrated intel 945
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    300 gig internal
    Internet Speed
    10 down 1.5 up
If your only going to buy Vista for the encryption part of it then you should look into some FREE software first

Ben
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 420 @1.60 GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell Inspion 530 Default
    Memory
    PNY 4GB 240-Pin SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gateway PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1024x768 @ 75 Hz
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 250G ATA SATA-II
    Case
    Dell Inspiron 530
    Cooling
    None
    Keyboard
    Logitech EX100 Combo
    Mouse
    Logitech EX100 Combo
    Internet Speed
    100 MB/s
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