Encrypt wine directory for security, is that possible while still functional?

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Hardstuff
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Encrypt wine directory for security, is that possible while still functional?

Post by Hardstuff »

On windows there’s bit looker for encryption of directory while files still excitable with admin credentials
But on Linux things may get different

What is the best option for encryption of wine directory and still have apps working fine like windows?

I have tried to address this question but it needs deep practice and understanding of wine environment
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Re: Encrypt wine directory for security, is that possible while still functional?

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Create a new user / group
Create a specified wine prefix folder, where your new user is allowed to read and write.
Rest is read only.

Run wine with the new user.

Done.

But I'm too lazy to do that, that's why I haven't done that myself.
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Bob Wya
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Re: Encrypt wine directory for security, is that possible while still functional?

Post by Bob Wya »

Hi,

Take a look at:
Category:Data-at-rest encryption.

The idea would be to use a filesystem that supports directory level encryption. This should work if you encrypt a WINEPREFIX. Full disclaimer: I've not tried this! :lol:

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