To decrypt it, Leo didn't "open" the file like a document. Instead, he followed these steps: Mounting the Volume : He opened the VeraCrypt application and clicked Select File Archives.hc Assigning a Drive : He picked an empty drive letter (like ) from the list. : He clicked and entered the password he had created years ago. The Reveal : Once the password was accepted, the
: This usually happens because Windows or macOS doesn't recognize the .hc extension. Don't double-click the file; open the VeraCrypt GUI first and use the Select File button.
