File Vault questions

NonIndigenous

I'm just getting to grips with how this works. Few questions:

 - Is it possible to change the password I set for my file vault?

 - What exactly is the file vault? Is it a "hidden partition" on the hard drive? Or is it just an ordinary encrypted file with password protection?

- If I want to remove my file vault, do I just delete it? Or are there some extra steps I need to take?

I understand that once the file vault is often, is works like any other mounted disk. Does this mean I can set permissions and back-ups the same way as for any other disk and/or file, once the vault is open?

 

My intention is to store my sensitive documents in the vault, and set up an automatic backup to some secure online cloud service, and to a hardware encrypted thumb drive that I would plug into my laptop every now and then. I'm still figuring out how to do this.

Firdovsi

Nope it is not possible, due to the security reasons of the software there is no way to reset the password itself.

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If a file vault will be created it will automatically create a .bvd extension. you can check this link for more information.

https://www.bitdefender.com/support/how-do-i-use-file-vaults-1006.html