cn i put a password on my memorex 128mb usb 2.0 storage device?

Question

I was wondering if I could password protect my usb device, I know there might be a way to password protect it on a certian comp. i want it to be protected from any computer, have the program on the usb itself.. anyone know how?

Answer 1

To password protect USB Flash Drive such that it remains protected even if you move it from one computer to another (portable security), simply go to https://secure.bmtmicro.com/ECommerce-OffSite/01025/1025order.html?id=af&AID=1146856
and download Folder Lock. Then install Folder Lock in any drive you want or let the path be a default one in the 'Program Files' folder.

Once you are done with installation, run the program. Set and confirm a password of your choice. This will allow you to get into the Folder Lock's main functions area.

Now, to protect files on USB Flash Drives, Memory Sticks, Pen Drives or Zip Drives, click 'Browse' and select the option 'Move to portable disk'. Then read the instructions and click the 'Next' button. Now you will be able to select the drive(s) in which you want protection.

Lets say your USB Flash Drive is L: You can select this drive by clicking the check box next to it. After that click the 'Move It' button, this will move the program folder of Folder Lock to your USB Drive (Only about 1.75 MB). Now you can run the program from that drive, by going to L: through Windows Explorer. Then after running Folder Lock from there, enter the correct password, and keep the files/folders in the 'Locker' folder it creates there. Once all files/folders are transfered to the 'Locker' folder, simply switch to Folder Lock program and click 'Lock' button and choose 'Lock'

Locking files by keeping them in the 'Locker' folder makes them portably secure. You can take your removable disks anywhere if you like, once the files are locked inside the 'Locker' on that drive. This will guarantee that you data is safe from being stolen.

Please remember that the only method that we recommend for USB Flash Drives is the 'Move to Portable Disk' option, don't simply use the 'Lock Folders and Drives' option since it will only lock files in your own computer, but if you transfer files in the 'Locker' folder and then lock it, the only way to access your files is with a correct password even if you move the portable drive from one computer to another.

-Reggie
http://www.diycomputertips.com

Answer 2

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