problem after compressing the container

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problem after compressing the container

Forum: General Discussion

Creator: Tony Bullet

Created: 2023-02-26

Updated: 2023-03-16

Tony Bullet - 2023-02-26

Hi,

I used Veracrypt (1-24 update 6 / 64-bit) three years ago to create a volume on an external hard-disk (Toshiba, 1 Tb). Since then, I could access many times to this volume without problem.

However I did not have enough space last time I added files to the volume. Thus I think I tried to compress the disk, if I remember well.

Unfortunately yesterday, I could not open my volume. After attempting to mount the volume and entering the password, I got this message: “Error: the volume has been compressed at the level of the operating system. Veracrypt does not support compressed containers...” followed by an explanation on how to uncompress the container.

So I did uncheck the box “compress this drive...” after right-click on the container in Windows Explorer. It took hours, however it did not change the situation: although the “compress box” is now unchecked, I still receive the same message as above.

(I have a Dell computer working with Windows 10. Everything is up to date)

Could anybody help me solve this issue a recover my data, please? Thanks a lot!

Last edit: Tony Bullet 2023-02-27

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Tony Bullet - 2023-03-16

Please, help me!

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Alex - 2023-03-16

How exactly did you "compress" the container? The container itself or the content of it? What did you do exactly?

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