Master Voyager Home Edition 3.35

Latest documented release with Windows 7 support

Historical Reference

This page documents the latest known release of Master Voyager Home Edition. The software is no longer actively developed. This information is provided for reference purposes only.

Version 3.35 Release Summary

Version 3.35 was the final documented release, focusing on Windows 7 compatibility and performance optimizations. Reported improvements include:

  • Windows 7 full support: Tested and certified for Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit), including compatibility with UAC (User Account Control)
  • USB 2.0 performance: Optimized buffer handling for improved throughput on USB 2.0 devices
  • Updated encryption libraries: Refreshed AES implementation with hardware acceleration support (AES-NI)
  • Portable mode enhancements: Improved support for running from the encrypted USB drive itself
  • GUI refinements: Modernized interface elements for Windows 7 Aero theme

Key Features (As of 3.35)

  • On-the-fly AES-256 encryption for USB drives
  • Transparent mount/dismount with drive letter assignment
  • Password-protected encrypted volumes
  • Support for USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 flash drives and external hard drives
  • Portable mode for accessing encrypted drives on computers without Master Voyager installed
  • Automatic dismount on system suspend or USB removal

System Requirements

  • Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • 1 GB RAM minimum (2 GB recommended for Windows 7)
  • USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port
  • Administrative privileges for installation and first-time setup
  • For hardware AES acceleration: CPU with AES-NI support (Intel Sandy Bridge or later, AMD Bulldozer or later)

Known Limitations

As of version 3.35, the following limitations were documented:

  • No official support for Windows 8 or later (users reported mixed compatibility results)
  • Limited functionality on ARM-based Windows RT devices
  • Maximum encrypted volume size: 2 TB (hardware-dependent)
  • No built-in cloud sync features

Migration Considerations

Version 3.35 marked the end of active development for Master Voyager Home Edition. Users were encouraged to maintain backups and consider long-term migration strategies. Today, migration to modern alternatives is recommended:

  • VeraCrypt: Open-source successor to TrueCrypt, supports encrypted containers and portable mode
  • BitLocker To Go: Microsoft's built-in USB encryption (Windows Pro/Enterprise)
  • 7-Zip with AES: Simple encrypted archives without requiring kernel-mode drivers

Safety Notes

End of Life Software

Master Voyager Home Edition 3.35 was the last release over a decade ago. It no longer receives:
  • Security updates or patches
  • Compatibility fixes for modern Windows versions
  • Technical support or documentation updates

If you maintain encrypted USB drives created with Master Voyager, consider migrating to actively supported tools. See our guide: Secure USB Drives

Modern Alternatives

For current and future USB encryption needs: