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"path": "/t/microsoft-abruptly-terminates-veracrypt-account-halting-windows-updates/36979#post_2",
"publishedAt": "2026-04-08T14:44:52.000Z",
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"textContent": "> _I have encountered some challenges but the most serious one is that Microsoft terminated the account I have used for years to sign Windows drivers and the bootloader. You can see below a screenshot of the message shown when I tried to sign in._ - MOUNIR IDRASSI (VeraCrypt Developer)\n\nI don’t fully understand how VeraCrypt depends on MS for the release of their app on Windows. **Can someone explain like I’m 5.**\n\nEither way, this is extremely alarming. We should be able to easily install any apps we want on our devices. I hope Louis Rossmann covers this.",
"title": "Microsoft Abruptly Terminates VeraCrypt Account, Halting Windows Updates"
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