Column width was updated before SlotListCtrl had the slots added,
which caused the column width to be incorrect before the first time
OnTimer ran to update it. Changing the order ensures the column width
is correct on program launch. Also ensure that we do not autosize
column to fit empty content.
* Documentation: Remove XHTML spec and fix errors
None of the docs follow the XHTML specification, which means
that programs that expect this (such as Gnome Web) as it is advertised
as such, will completely fail to parse it as it is incorrect syntax. So
it is removed.
* Remove .chm files
Update the old logo with a simplified one without extra label text.
.ico and .icns are updated on Windows and macOS, and .png, .svg
are added on Linux and FreeBSD.
Original logo design by Andreas Becker, recreated by danielwerg with
some edits and symbolic version by me.
When multiple VeraCrypt.exe instances were launched simultaneously, race conditions
could occur during the WM_INITDIALOG processing phase, potentially causing application
crashes or hang. This was because the initialization logic handles critical operations
like mounting/unmounting volumes and processing favorite volumes that modify global
system state.
This commit:
- Adds a named local session mutex (MainInitMutex) that serializes the WM_INITDIALOG handler
- Implements proper acquisition and release of the mutex during initialization
- Ensures proper cleanup of mutex resources on application exit
This update introduces a screen protection mechanism that leverages the Windows Display Affinity API to prevent screen capture, screen recording, and inclusion in the Windows 11 Recall feature. By default, all VeraCrypt windows, menus, and tooltips are protected. Users can enable or disable this feature through a new setting available in the application Preferences, as well as in the installer and MSI configurations.
This enhances user privacy by mitigating potential leaks of sensitive interface content.
Note: Due to a regression in Windows 11 affecting layered windows, ComboBox dropdowns cannot currently be protected by this mechanism.
The cascade order has been updated so that SM4 is applied after the other cipher(s) (e.g., Serpent). This change reflects standard cryptanalytic guidance, which shows that the overall strength of a cascade is limited by the first encryption stage. Given that SM4 uses a 128-bit key, its post-quantum brute-force resistance is lower than ciphers with a 256-bit key (such as Serpent). By placing SM4 last, we ensure that any potential weakness in SM4 cannot reduce the security margin provided by the stronger cipher.
