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I want to install Ubuntu with encryption.

  • Will this damage my boot system?
  • Will I need to remove my Windows system?
  • What version of Ubuntu give me this feature?
  • How can I do it?
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This will not affect your boot system, because this will only encrypt the Ubuntu partition. It won't encrypt the boot or Windows partitions.

So you can install Ubuntu alongside Windows or as unique OS without any problem.

You don't need to remove any OS. If you have enough free space in your disk, then you are done!

For Ubuntu 12.10:

This feature can be enabled using any Live Edition (LiveUSB, LiveCD, LiveDVD).
During the installation of Ubuntu, in the Installation Type step you will see a similar window like this:

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You have to activate the Encrypt the new Ubuntu installation for Security option. Then Ubuntu will choice the encryption type automatically.

For Ubuntu 12.04 and older:

You need to use the Ubuntu Alternate CD. You can download this selecting your version in old-release or release pages. Follow the instructions mentioned in this question.

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