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Difference between file containers and partitions

<h3>File containers</h3>

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<p>A file container is a single big file inside which you can store
several files encrypted, a bit like a ZIP file.</p>
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<h3>Partitions or drives</h3>

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Unlocking parameters

Enter the parameters to unlock the volume. For more information, see the [[Unlocking parameters|veracrypt#parameters]] section above.

Click **Unlock**.

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Unlocking a file container with keyfiles

Choose **[[!img lib/open-menu.png alt="" class=symbolic link="no"]]&nbsp;▸ Attach Disk Image&hellip;** from the top navigation bar.

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Navigate to the folder containing the file container that you want to open.