So here's the deal--
downloaded 7.0.4 and 7.0.5 to BigLaptop (has CD/DVD drive). Ran each one live, and used each version to make a bootable USB drive, so I can install Knoppix on smaller laptops.

With EACH version, immediately into the boot process, I get this message:

"Using /mnt-system/KNOPPIX/knoppix-data.aes
/mnt-system/KNOPPIX/knoppix-data.aes Password:_ "

...and, of course, awaits the typing in of a password known only to you, I hope.

Now for the real kicker: when I try to boot BigLaptop from the USB sticks generated on it from the live KNOPPIX CDs, I get the same thing!

Somebody, ANYbody--please help!