I've been using Truecrypt for many years on Latitude D and E Series laptops and never had a problem until we upgraded to E5440's. Now I continually get Truecrypt boot loader errors.
I've tried versions 7.1 and 7.1a and FDE as well as just encrypting the System Partition. What happens is that when the computer is started up, I get a black screen with a white blinking cursor.
The temporary fix is easy. I boot off the Truecrypt Rescue disk and Repair the Truecrypt Boot Loader. This works for several days and then it happens again.
I am lost as to a solution, but I believe it might involve one of the following:
1. Hybrid Hard Drives. These E5440's have a Samsung 500GB hybrid drive in them. I am wondering if some file or component of Truecrypt is being put on the Flash drive component of the HD and it becomes unavailable at boot up.
2. Closing the lid of the laptop instead of shutting it down for transport.
If you've had similar problems or have any insight into this issue, I would love to get your feedback.
Thanks, Greg
Also, these laptops run W7 Pro.