# VeraCrypt stuck after encryption

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/veracrypt-stuck-after-encryption/31782
**Category:** Questions
**Created:** 2025-09-28T21:46:38Z
**Posts:** 7
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## Post 6 by @U53R — 2026-01-28T04:07:50Z

> [@Average_Joe](#):
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> Is it possible for Veracrypt to damage a USB drive or USB HDD/SSD?

No, it can not. I don’t know about HDDs, but on USB sticks or SSD if “bricked”, refer to [this guide I wrote](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/usb-bricked-during-veracrypt-encryption/34749/4)

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