It's clear that the actual download of VeraCrypt in the version 1.25.4 is in fact the old one (1.24-Update 7)
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VeraCrypt dropped support for your version of Windows. Please see: https://portableapps.com/apps/security/veracrypt-portable#app-notes
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I read that:
ο Drop support of Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 because of new requirement for driver code signing.
What can we do about that?
Carmina
You can use the previous version as we've included, update to a supported version of Windows, or ask the developer to also release a legacy Windows 7/8.1 version in addition to the modern one.
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