Arthur T. wrote:

> I have encrypted virtual disks. When I back up the OS files
> that hold them, the backups are equally encrypted.
>
> I've downloaded TrueCrypt. When I get brave enough, I'm
> going to implement its whole-disk (or whole-partition) encryption.
> Is there any reasonable way to back up the data so the backup is
> encrypted? (Is there any *free* way to securely back up the
> data?)


1. trivial, obvious way: Use dd.exe or a more complex imaging software to
create an image of the raw disk, then burn it.

2. easier, more efficient way: Simply backup filewise from the running
system and encrypt the files

> I'm running Win2K.


Running a system with known unpatched vulnerabilities is something TrueCrypt
can't defend against.