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Can I remove/reinstall encrypted hard drive?

MIkeFarmer

I have a laptop running Sophos Safeguard 5.50.

I would like to remove the harddrive and install a new harddrive, and install WIndows 7 without Sophos.

Question: Later, if I re-insert the original Sophos-protected harddrive, will it still boot up and function as it was before?

Thanks,

Mike

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    Yes - If you have used volume based encryption with Sophos Safeguard the method of decrypting the drive will be entirely based on the HDD and so can be moved and mounted as you see fit.

    Encryption like bitlocker will store the decryption keys on the TPM chip on the motherboard which is why with those devices you run into problems.

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    Yes - If you have used volume based encryption with Sophos Safeguard the method of decrypting the drive will be entirely based on the HDD and so can be moved and mounted as you see fit.

    Encryption like bitlocker will store the decryption keys on the TPM chip on the motherboard which is why with those devices you run into problems.

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