I have a new 1 gb flash drive, that was advertised as security enablaed, but found no software to protect it.
2006-12-09 16:59:30 · 7 answers · asked by iawillia 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
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 http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/ 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.
2006-12-09 17:04:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you need a portable USB security software to protect your flash drive with password. Why don't you try Kakasoft Folder Protector. This program can password protect files on flash drive and allows you to unprotect it on any computer. Above all, it encrypts files within minutes.
2014-08-06 19:35:25 · answer #2 · answered by lommham 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no uSB drive is yet self password protected you will have to use third party software to protect the content in drive whether it is external or hard drive on your system.
StorageCrypt 2 software Encrypt and password protect second hard drive , portable hard drive , flash memory disk. It's so faster that few seconds is enough for encrypting 100GB drive .It's easy to use for anyone with a minimum computer skills.
2006-12-09 18:58:38 · answer #3 · answered by sachink_doon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest downloading granite portable. It's a downloadable password protected 'vault' for your usb. It keeps your files safe. It's user friendly and easy to download. Good luck!
http://graniteportable.com
2013-11-14 15:21:16 · answer #4 · answered by Ashley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should you need to download a recent version of Folder Lock get it here: http://bit.ly/1k3qrCl
I guess it's the sotware you need.
Hope it helps.
2014-07-29 04:34:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
frequently it's less complicated to uncover than othrs like tamsin's had a password as quickly as she inserts it into her computer. I fiddled round with mine and it's feasible however its quite trial and mistake
2016-09-03 09:11:13 · answer #6 · answered by rentschler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋