Dave

Does Windows always use the swap file (or paging file), even on computers with large amounts of RAM e.g. 64 GB?

To use VeraCrypt or BitLocker: is one better than the other? Does VeraCrypt have any advantages over BitLocker? Note to newbies: BitLocker is not available in the "Home" editions of Windows.

Don't know if this will work... when you try to mount the drive, try clicking on the "Options>" button, then tick the option labelled: "Mount partition using system encryption (preboot authentication)". Input your password (correctly) and see if the drive mounts.

According to the documentation, you need to create a partition in order to create a hidden operating system: https://veracrypt.fr/en/VeraCrypt%20Hidden%20Operating%20System.html

Best keep a look out to see when the VeraCrypt developer Mounir IDRASSI is online; see if he's replied to forum posts recently.

To quote text, highlight it, copy and paste, then highlight the pasted text and click on the speech marks above. That's how I do it. Tip: leave spaces below so the rest of the text is unquoted. There's no guarantee these suggestions will solve your problem... Acer drivers will have been customised for the hardware setup in your computer. As long as you have the latest Acer drivers for your computer model number, you can then safely install any later drivers from Windows Update, if offered (this should...

To quote text, highlight it, copy and paste, then highlight the pasted text and click on the speech marks above. That's how I do it. Tip: leave spaces below so the rest of the text is unquoted. There's no guarantee these suggestions will solve your problem... Acer drivers will have been customised for the hardware setup in your computer. As long as you have the latest Acer drivers for your computer model number, you can then safely install any later drivers from Windows Update (this should keep the...

How come no spaces in passwords ever? It's not advisable to use spaces in passwords. I know older software and older devices (like older wireless routers) didn't like spaces in the passwords. People may forget they put spaces in their passwords. To avoid problems, I say never use spaces in passwords. Maybe it's different now in 2021 and most websites and software has no problems with spaces in passwords? And my Acer computer has Mickey Mouse BIOS settings. There's no option there to choose C1E /...