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Can't encrypt windows partition #1639

@WhenTheClockStrikesMidnight

Description

Expected behavior

  1. I have windows dualbooted on my steam deck, so when I go to encrypt the windows partition, I would expect it to work well.

Observed behavior

  1. Instead of it working, I get this error dialogue ``` ---------------------------
    VeraCrypt Volume Creation Wizard

The system cannot find the file specified.

Source: VeraCrypt::Elevator::BackupEfiSystemLoader:581

OK
---------------------------```

Steps to reproduce

  1. Open Veracrypt
  2. Go to the system tab
  3. Click to encrypt the system partition
  4. Follow the steps up to the part where you use the mouse for random data
  5. Once you continue, the error appears

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Your Environment

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VeraCrypt version:
1.26.24
Operating system and version:
Windows 11 Pro (X-Lite)
System type:
64-bit

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