Release Notes Archive

Historic updates for Master Voyager and related utilities

Historical Reference

These release notes document historical updates for Master Voyager Home Edition, a USB encryption utility from the same era as CryptoExpert 8. This information is provided for reference purposes for users maintaining legacy systems.

About Master Voyager Home Edition

Master Voyager Home Edition was a Windows utility for encrypting USB flash drives and removable storage. It provided on-the-fly encryption for portable media, allowing users to create secure storage that could be accessed on multiple computers. The software was developed in the mid-2000s and provided an alternative to commercial USB encryption solutions.

Like CryptoExpert 8, Master Voyager is no longer actively developed. Modern alternatives like BitLocker To Go and VeraCrypt offer similar functionality with ongoing support and security updates.

Release History

Master Voyager Home Edition 3.35

Latest documented release

Reported improvements to Windows Vista compatibility, performance optimizations for USB 2.0 drives, and updated encryption libraries. Read more about this release.

Master Voyager Home Edition 3.32

Mid-cycle update

Maintenance release addressing stability issues on Windows XP SP3, improved mount/dismount reliability, and bug fixes for edge cases with fragmented drives.

Master Voyager Home Edition 3.31

Earlier release

Initial Windows Vista support, interface refinements, and enhanced password policy options. Addressed compatibility with certain USB drive controllers.

Important Safety Notes

Before Downloading Legacy Software

  • Verify downloads: Always compute checksums and scan with antivirus software. See our guide: How to Verify Checksums
  • Avoid repacks: Only download from sources you trust. Random download sites often host trojanised versions. See: Avoiding Trojanised Installers
  • Consider modern alternatives: If you're starting fresh, use actively maintained tools like VeraCrypt or BitLocker To Go instead of legacy software.
  • Compatibility warning: These tools were designed for Windows XP/Vista/7. Compatibility with Windows 10/11 is not guaranteed.

Modern Alternatives

For new USB encryption needs, consider these actively supported alternatives:

  • VeraCrypt: Open-source, cross-platform, actively developed. See our guide: Secure USB Drives
  • BitLocker To Go: Built into Windows Pro/Enterprise. Simple, integrated, and receives Microsoft security updates.
  • 7-Zip with AES: Lightweight encrypted archives without requiring special drivers.