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I just bought a mem key, and I was wondering if there was a way of putting a password on it so that not everyone can plug it in and have access to the drive.

Any idea on how to do this?

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Originally posted by lp15
I just bought a mem key, and I was wondering if there was a way of putting a password on it so that not everyone can plug it in and have access to the drive.

Any idea on how to do this?

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Might be possible by encrypting the files in Windows (Google for a HowTo)

In most cases you can download additional software to put things like that on your usb pen, look into the manual it might tell you if there is and where to get it

Some usb key manufacturers provide software for passwords. Maybe you can find something on your manufacturers site.

you could consider using winzip to encrypt your data too (or winrar/winace for better compression)

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Originally posted by Concord Dawn

Might be possible by encrypting the files in Windows (Google for a HowTo)

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Good idea, but that will only encrypt one file right? I would like to encrypt a whole folder..

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Originally posted by Sunshine
In most cases you can download additional software to put things like that on your usb pen, look into the manual it might tell you if there is and where to get it

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Nothing in the manual.. I already check.. I also tryed to go on the manufacter site ( http://www.kingston.com ) but that wasn't succesful either.

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Originally posted by Kryptonate
Some usb key manufacturers provide software for passwords. Maybe you can find something on your manufacturers site.

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Same

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Originally posted by Millenium_edition
you could consider using winzip to encrypt your data too (or winrar/winace for better compression)

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Smart idea too.. but the problem is, most computer on which I will be using the key do not have winzip installed.

depending on the file type, you can encrypt them with the file handler (like ms office documents)

(you can always drag files into your word document and password-protect it afterwards )

My USB came with a software disk to install password protection if i needed, have you doubled checked its not on the disk?

I used to have a CMD file that encrypted disks. I might write another one again if you need it, eg can't just use a passworded rar or something

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Originally posted by mwe99
My USB came with a software disk to install password protection if i needed, have you doubled checked its not on the disk?

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No Disk comes with my USB Drive

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Originally posted by Millenium_edition
depending on the file type, you can encrypt them with the file handler (like ms office documents)

(you can always drag files into your word document and password-protect it afterwards )

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How did I not think of that? That would work.. but I need to lock some folders too.. how can i do that?