To permanently decrypt, move files out of the virtual drive or use the option under the System menu. 2. HTTP Custom Config Files (.hc)
Open the VeraCrypt application on your Windows, macOS, or Linux machine. 2. Select a Drive Slot how to decrypt hc file
If you lose the password and do not have a backup of the header/keyfiles, the data inside the HC file is permanently lost. Be cautious of online services or software tools claiming they can instantly decrypt an HC file for a fee—these are universally scams. The only technical recourse is using brute-force tools like Hashcat to guess the password, which only works if your original password was very short or simple. To permanently decrypt, move files out of the
If successful, Hashcat will output:
Select the HC file and click . The file path will now appear in the volume text box. Step 4: Initiate the Mount Process The only technical recourse is using brute-force tools