Bootloader Diagnostic Files

Bootloader Log File

The main HyTrust Bootloader log file is called htlog.log and it is located at the root level in the Bootloader partition. For example, if the Bootloader is assigned to drive P:, the log file would be P:\htlog.log.

HyTrust limits the size of the htlog.log file to 10 MB. When the log file reaches 10 MB, a new entry will automatically overwrite the oldest data in the log file.

Bootloader Silent Installation Status Files

In addition, if the Bootloader was installed silently using a command line script, the final state of installation can be inferred from four empty files created by the installer in the same directory as the installer executable:

• HTDone — This indicates the installation ended. You should poll for creation of this file to ensure that the installer process finished. If no other file is created, it means that the installation completed successfully.

  Note:

  Boot drive encryption is not available until AFTER a successful installation and reboot.

• HTError — The installation failed. This file contains the error string.
• HTBLError — HyTrust Bootloader installation failed, but the rest of the installation succeeded. This file contains the error string.
• HTRetryOnReboot — If this file is present, the installation was not a failure, but it needs a reboot. To complete the installation, reboot and run the installer again.

For details about installing the Bootloader silently, see Installing Silently on Windows.