How to password protect a usb flash drive without programs. How to password protect a USB flash drive: step-by-step instructions, methods and recommendations

A removable drive or flash drive is the most convenient means of transferring digital data from one computer to another. Also, with its help, the user will be able to keep important personal data with him. With the advent of flash drives that replaced the out of circulation optical discs and, moreover, floppy disks, the number of people using high-speed Internet has also increased. If 5-8 years ago, flash drives, to a greater extent, were a means of exchanging multimedia data (films, TV series, music, computer games), in recent years more and more people have downloaded this content from the Internet. Removable media is trusted only by installation distributions of the operating system and personal data (personal photos and videos, text files such as coursework, technical documentation, reports, and others).

The compactness of such a medium is a double-edged sword: on the one hand, you can always carry a USB flash drive with you, but on the other hand, this small device is just as easy to lose or forget somewhere in the classroom, in a computer club, at a workplace or at a friend's place. And here there is a very high probability that the data stored on the drive will fall into the wrong hands. Depending on its content, the consequences of such loss (if unauthorized persons gain access to the information) can be costly. And here the question arises: how to protect yourself from viewing the data stored on the drive by strangers.

Many manufacturers of flash drives provide the possibility of hardware data protection by entering a password using a built-in block with keys or scanning a user's fingerprint. But this method has a lot of disadvantages:

• flash drives with hardware data protection are much more expensive than usual ones with similar characteristics;
• imperfection of fingerprint scanners, along with possible damage to the fingertips (especially for people working in production), will easily give you trouble in the form of inability to recognize the fingerprint;
• forgetting the entered password, it is impossible to access the flash drive without using special hardware that is available in special laboratories or service centers(password resetting takes place with the loss of all data and costs money).

Because protection conventional drives a password (together with encryption) is the most effective and, by and large, the only method to save third-party users who do not know the password from the opportunity to gain access to your digital data carrier.

In this article, we will consider the ways in which protection is installed on a USB flash drive, and also give detailed instructions on using utilities to help password protect access to a flash drive. Such programs are divided into several types: set a password for the entire partition, encrypt the contents of the drive and allow you to password-protect a certain amount of flash drive memory, etc.

2. Free software for data protection

Naturally, it is worth paying for the security of important information, but not every user is ready to take such a step, given the current economic situation. And the information stored on a flash drive does not always cost several thousand rubles. Often, users are afraid of private photos and videos falling into the wrong hands. Therefore, in today's article we will consider exclusively free methods password for removable flash-drive.

2.1 Password to a USB flash drive using USB Safeguard

USB Safeguard is an easy-to-use removable flash drive encryption utility designed primarily for novice users. In addition to the main function, the developers have provided the utility with an additional one - “ Safe internet»- removes all passwords and surfing history.

Features of the program:

• support for hard and solid state drives;
• work with all file systems Windows, MacOS and Lixux;
• use of a reliable encryption algorithm AES with a 256-bit key;
• portability;
• automatic blocking of the flash drive when inactive.

1. We go to the official website of the program developer at: http://www.usbsafeguard.com/.
2. Click the "Download" button located in the left frame with the inscription: "Welcome to USB Safeguard 7.4 to download the utility.

Click "Download Now" next to USB Safeguard 7.4 (Free).

Note that the free edition of the application has an encryption limit of up to 2 GB. It should be used to protect flash drives that do not exceed this volume. Otherwise, purchase full version programs. It will cost 19 euros.

3. Run the downloaded executable file.
4. In the first window, we see a proposal to disable the antivirus program.
5. We fulfill the requirement and click "Next".

In the next window, the utility warns that the flash drive will be formatted in a file NTFS system with the deletion of all information stored on it.

You can deactivate the formatting function by checking the “Don’t format” option if your drive is formatted in the NT file system. Otherwise, copy the necessary information from the USB flash drive to the hard drive and do not mark the specified option.


6. We are waiting for the completion of operations, after which we press "Finish".
7. We accept the terms of the license agreement by clicking "I Agree".
   

8. It must be at least 6 characters long. It is desirable to include letters in upper and lower case, numbers and at least one special character to improve reliability. Although the likelihood that someone will try to guess the password is very small.

   

   Enter a hint into the "Hint" form.

9. We go to the USB flash drive and run "USBSafeguard.exe".

Enter your password and click "Open".




To configure the application, go to the parameters by clicking "Options" just below the password entry window.

After that it will open virtual disk"Z". It contains all the files that need to be protected with USBSafeguard. The drive letter is changed in the program settings.

2.2 Password for a USB flash drive using Rohos Mini Drive

Rohos Mini Drive is distributed free of charge and allows you to encrypt partitions up to 8 GB of data on removable USB sticks. The program creates a partition protected by instant encryption and a user password up to 8 GB on the media. You can work with such a volume on all computers, even with very limited rights. To gain access to the password-protected information, run "Rohos mimi.exe" in the root of the protected volume and enter the password.

Features of the program:

• all actions for encryption-decryption are carried out in random access memory without leaving temporary files and, accordingly, traces of the application on the computer;
• files are encrypted on the fly;
• allows you to enter a password using virtual keyboard by protecting the user from keyloggers (keyloggers);
• all applications placed in the "Autorun" directory will be launched when the drive is connected to the USB port.

Let's figure out how to password protect media using Rohos Mini Drive:

We correctly disconnect the flash drive from the computer with the encrypted partition.

It is necessary to remove a password-protected drive in a special way, which will be discussed below.

If in context menu select "Disable drive X:", the protected area is deactivated, but you can continue to work with the removable flash drive.

We work with a protected section

The section is completely hidden until the program starts. To gain access to password-protected information on another computer, you need to launch the Rohos Mini Drive application with administrator privileges. When there are no administrator rights in the computer account, we launch the portable version of the program: Rohos mini Drive (Portable).

Do not under any circumstances delete these files from the flash drive!

After double click by one of the executable files, a window for entering a password will appear.

After confirming it, selecting a disk and an encrypted file, click "OK".

Now hidden section appears as an optional removable flash drive. Working with it is no different from a regular flash drive.

2.3 Password for a USB flash drive using TRUECRYPT

Despite the fact that the project was closed in the last days of spring 2014, TrueCrypt does not lose its relevance as a data encryption tool.

TrueCrypt is a multi-platform on-the-fly encryption utility that protects logical, hard and removable drives. It encrypts not only the contents of files, but also their names, paths, and even access to an encrypted container. You can work with such a file as with a regular virtual disk. The program works without installation on any computer, even when launched from a removable storage device.

1. Download the application from the site: http://truecrypt.sourceforge.net.

We decompress the archive to a convenient location.




Additionally, you can download a language file for interface russification and place it in the application directory.

2. We launch the portable version of the program, which takes up less than 4 MB of hard disk space.
   
3. We format the flash drive to NTFS by copying all the data from it.
4. We go to the main menu of the application and select "Service".
5. In the drop-down menu, click on the item "Volume Creation Wizard".
   
6. In the next dialog box, select "Create an encrypted file container" to create a virtual password-protected removable usb-drive in the file and click "Next".
   

7. This method is sufficient to protect personal media data and any documentation.

   
   
8. In the next window, click on the "File" button and select the USB flash drive with which we are going to work, along the way by ticking the "Do not save history" checkbox.
   

9. It is not recommended to change anything in the encryption method settings window.

   Depending on the selected algorithm, the speed of work with a password-protected drive, especially on older PCs, may decrease slightly.

   
   
10. Next, enter the desired size of the encrypted partition, if you want to leave part of the drive volume free.
    
11. Then we set the invented password. Naturally, it doesn't have to be short and simple.
    
12. Enter information about the size of the files stored on the drive if the size of the encrypted container exceeds 4 GB.
    

13. We press "Markup" and wait for the process of completion of the operation.

    It will take from ten seconds to ten minutes, depending on the volume of the encrypted container and the speed of the drive.

    
    
14. At the end of the operation, click "OK".
15. Password-protected area removable disk ready. Click "Exit".

It remains to transfer the application files to the encrypted flash drive, which allow you to work with it on another computer.

Remember that when using this method of protecting a USB flash drive with a password, copying large amounts of data to or from a USB flash drive will take a little longer than usual. The second feature is that intermediate encryption data will remain in the computer's temporary files, thanks to which you can find out about the use of a flash drive encrypted with TrueCrypt. But for an ordinary user, this is not so important.

3. Password without programs - BitLocker

The Windows operating system, starting with version 7, is endowed with the ability to encrypt logical partitions and entire drives using the built-in BitLocker tool. All files copied to such a disk will be encrypted on the fly.

Before using the function, it must be activated.

A protected section in File Explorer is displayed with a lock icon, as in the screenshot.

4. Alternative means to protect files

4.1 Create archive with password + encryption

The easiest way to secure your data, especially if it's small, is to use a password-protected archive. Considering that many utilities have been written to decrypt rar and zip archives, it is recommended to use free archiver 7zip, and encrypt the information into archives own format- 7z.

4.2 MyFolder

The utility will help protect a directory on any disk with a password. The maximum size of the encrypted directory is 100 GB, the application works only under 32-bit versions of Windows.

Let's consider how to work with the program.

From now on, when you open this flash drive, a window for entering a password will appear.

Conclusion

There is no particular difference between setting a password on flash drives of different sizes. It should be noted that the free version of USBSafeguard only supports USB sticks with a capacity of no more than 2 GB. As for RohosMiniDrive, its free version supports partitions up to 8 GB. And the size of the drive is not important - no more than 8 GB is encrypted.

To protect drives from 8 GB, it is recommended to purchase a license for the utilities mentioned (or find a working crack or license number on the network) or use a no longer supported TrueCrypt program. Windows built-in BitLocker is also at your service without any restrictions.

Using the MyFolder utility and the like (WinGuadr Pro, Hide Folder) for password protection removable storage not advisable - the password entry window will appear only on your computer.

Use a password-protected archive (better than 7zip) only when you need to protect a small amount of data, usually rarely changed. And do not forget to copy the portable version of the archiver itself to a USB flash drive.

A USB stick is a handy storage device for a variety of data. But what to do if the flash drive contains very valuable information that needs to be reliably protected? The first option is to set a password on a USB flash drive in the Windows 7 operating system without using third-party programs... The second option is to purchase a USB drive with a data protection function and a built-in panel for entering a pin code.

Setting a password on a flash drive using standard Windows 7 tools

Users of the operating system Windows 7 Ultimate (maximum) have the ability to set a password on a USB flash drive and thereby protect information on it using the built-in BitLocker utility. Protecting information on a USB drive using BitLocker technology is very reliable, and it is difficult to crack it even for confident user PC. Of the minuses, you can only note that this technology Windows seven is only available in the Ultimate version. The main advantage of this encryption technology is its reliable protection against hacking.

Let's proceed directly to password protection of the flash drive.

• Take the USB flash drive for which you need to provide protection and install it into the USB connector.
• Go to the "My Computer" section and right-click on the selected flash drive to open the context menu.
• In the context menu, select "Enable BitLocker".

• After that, you need to wait a little while BitLocker initializes the drive.

When working with BitLocker encryption, never remove the flash drive from the USB connector, as this may damage the files stored on it.

• Upon completion of the initialization of the disk, a window will appear with the ability to select the encryption method for the flash drive.
• Select the first item "Use a password to unlock the disk", enter the password you created and click on the "Next" button.

How harder password, the less likely it is to be hacked. Do not use passwords popular for cracking such as 123456789, password or abc123!

• Next, you need to choose a way to save the recovery key. It will be necessary to resume access to the flash drive if you suddenly forget the main password. Select "Save recovery key to file".

• Determine where to save the text document with the USB storage recovery key and, if necessary, change the file name. Click "Save". With a printer connected to your computer, you can also select Print Recovery Key. But then it is better to immediately put it in a turnkey safe from prying eyes.

• After that, you can proceed directly to disk encryption. Click on the "Start encryption" button.

• Encryption is a lengthy process. And it all depends on how much your flash drive has. In our case, for example, for a flash drive with 8GB of data, the encryption process took 20 minutes.

• Upon completion of the encryption process, in the "My Computer" section, the USB-drive will have a "Lock" icon. It signals that the flash drive is password protected.

• Try to remove the USB flash drive from the USB connector and insert it again. When you try to view the contents of the flash drive, you will first need to enter the password and click "Unblock".

Now, when copying files from a computer to a USB drive or vice versa, the process of encryption and decryption of the transferred data occurs.

To disable BitLocker encryption, you must follow these steps:

• Go to the "START menu" and then to the "Control Panel" section.

• In the operating system control panel in the upper right corner, select the option to view the Categories menu and go to the System and Security section.

• Next, go to the BitLocker Drive Encryption section.

• Now in the list find the USB flash drive for which protection is provided, click on the "Unlock disk" item and enter the password.

• After that, two items will appear next to the flash drive: 1 - Manage BitLocker; 2- Turn off BitLocker. Click on the second item and then click the "Perform disk decryption" button.

• It remains to wait for the completion of the operation to decrypt the disk. Will have to wait! So, for an 8GB disk, the decryption of the disk took 32 minutes.

Secure USB flash drive with hardware data encryption

This option to ensure data protection without using any third party applications involves purchasing a hardware-encrypted USB drive from a store. The principle of operation of the flash drive is as follows:

1. insert the USB flash drive into the USB connector;
2. enter a numeric or alphabetic code using the keyboard on the case of a USB flash drive;
3. working with files.

If the password is entered incorrectly several times, then the information on the flash drive becomes inaccessible to everyone. Kingston and iStorage can be considered the leaders in the production of these devices.

The advantages of these flash drives include the following:

• It is impossible to read the entered PIN code from the keyboard of the computer (laptop) using spyware.
• Dust and moisture protection of these devices according to the class IP57 (immersion in water up to 1 meter), IP58 (protection when immersed in water up to a certain pressure).
• Possibility of setting a PIN code of varying complexity (from 7 to 15 characters).
• The ability to set two passwords. Custom - if the code is entered incorrectly, a certain number of times the password entry is blocked. Those. The flash drive can be given for use without the risk of losing access to information. Admin - if this pin code is entered incorrectly, a complete data blocking occurs a certain number of times.
• Automatically encrypt data using AES (US government encryption standard).
• No loss of speed when transferring files from a flash drive to a computer and vice versa relative to conventional flash drives.
• Filling the internal elements of the flash drive with epoxy resin, which makes it almost impossible to solder the memory chips.

What can be attributed to the cons:

• There is only one minus - this is the cost. So, a 16GB flash drive will cost about 6000-7000 rubles, and a 32GB flash drive will cost 8000-10000. But here you still need to think, because in modern world information sometimes costs millions of rubles.

So, today we looked at two options for assigning a password to a USB drive without third-party software... The first option is suitable only for users of the seventh Windows (maximum version). The second option is suitable for absolutely all users, not counting the financial component.

In the next topic, we will look at how to put a password on a flash drive using specialized programs for Windows.

Epoch laser discs gradually becomes history, because they are almost completely replaced by portable drives - flash drives and memory cards. They have much more advantages over the former than disadvantages: first, they are much more compact; secondly, much more information is placed on them, the entire amount of memory can reach hundreds of gigabytes; thirdly, they are reusable, in contrast to the same discs, on which information can be recorded only once; and fourthly, they are much more reliable than most storage media. Experiments were carried out, during which flash drives were subjected to various tests. The result is impressive - it is almost impossible to spoil them.

It is quite logical that many people use this storage medium as a repository of important documents and files. The flash drive can be constantly carried with you, it does not take up much space. But the most important thing is that the data on it can be reliably protected. How? Different users they solve this issue in their own way: they put important documents in the archive and put a password on it, someone encrypts a separate folder, and someone completely protects portable disc password. One of the simplest options is to set an access password, without which it will be completely impossible to read the information stored on it.

In this article, we will look at how to put a password on a USB flash drive. We'll figure it out possible options: built-in Windows capabilities, free special utilities, and special storage models.

Windows standard tools

If you are using Windows 7 or later, you don't have to think about using third-party programs at all, because you can take advantage of the excellent built-in BitLocker encryption mode. How can he help you?

1. Insert the flash drive into the USB connector, then go to windows explorer and find your drive in the list of drives and devices.
2. Right click on it and select "Turn on BitLocker".
3. An encryption wizard will open, prompting you to enter your security password. Put a check mark in the appropriate place, and then enter the combination. Choose strong password, at least 10 characters long, containing numbers, letters, spaces, and symbols.
4. In the next step, you will be prompted to create a recovery key. It can be linked to an account Microsoft record, save in text file or print. It is needed so that you can access your files, even if you forget your password.
5. After that, specify the type of encryption: the entire flash drive or only the part where the files are located. They differ only in the speed of work.
6. Depending on the size of the flash drive and the power of the computer, after a maximum of a few minutes you will see a notification from the system about the end of encryption. Click the "Close" button, then pull out and then reinsert the drive into the computer connector.
7. Pay attention to how the flash drive is displayed in the list of disks - there will be a lock image on it. Double click on the disk, then enter your password. Until you enter it, you will generally not be able to view any information about the drive.

Using special utilities

If you use more old windows XP or something just doesn't suit you standard program BitLocker encryption, use one of the free programs below. Their essence is simple - to encrypt the contents of either a whole flash drive, or a separate file, or folders. Let's get to know the best utilities for encryption.

Rohos mini drive

Most popular encryption software external storage or any data on your computer's hard drive. The work is based on the creation of a secure partition encrypted with an incredibly reliable AES algorithm with a 256-bit key. The program is completely free, but it will have some limitations. For example, the maximum partition size is 8 GB. In most cases, this is enough for a head, but if you are not enough, get the paid version. How to use this software product?

1. Go to the developer's website at this link http://www.rohos.ru/products/rohos-mini-drive/ to download the installation file. The page will present three utilities, you need to download the first from the list.
2. Next, you need to install the utility on HDD your computer, then insert the USB flash drive and run.
3. There are 4 buttons available in the program menu: "Encrypt USB disk", "Encrypt application", "Configure options" and "Create backup". click "Encrypt USB Drive".
4. In the window that opens, you need to enter your password, and you can also change the drive letter, file system and the size of the encrypted partition. Come up with a reliable combination, but one that you don't quickly forget.
5. After a while, the system will display a virtual disk, and at the root of the memory card you can see two files: Rohos Mini.exe and Rohos Mini Drive (Portable) .exe. They are necessary in order to be able to access the encrypted partition on any computer.
6. Now, to put the information in the encrypted partition, copy the necessary files to the virtual disk, which is displayed in the explorer as "Hidden Disk".

Everything is implemented very conveniently, since the files will be available only if the encrypted partition is connected and the access password is entered. From the main menu of the program, you can disable and enable the section as needed, and if there is no need for it, delete it altogether. For quick access to the utility, go to the system tray and click on the icon in the form of a yellow rectangle with a lock.

USB Safeguard

Light and very simple program to set a password on a USB flash drive or memory card. It is distributed in two versions: free and paid. The free version will work with media with a maximum capacity of 4 gigabytes, while the paid version will support any storage up to 16 terabytes. How to put a password on a USB flash drive using the utility? Follow these steps:

1. Go to the official website http://www.usbsafeguard.com/download.html and download the free or paid version.
2. Copy the installation file to the root of a flash drive or memory card and run it with a double click of the mouse.
3. First of all, the program will offer to format the drive in NTFS format. Do not forget that this will erase all data. If the flash drive is already formatted in NTFS, check the Don’t format checkbox.
4. After finishing formatting, click the Finish button, and also agree to the terms of the license agreement by clicking the I agree button.
5. At the next step, you need to enter a password that you have created, at least 6 characters long, and confirm it.
6. To access the encrypted drive, run the USBSafeguard.exe file located in the root of the flash drive, enter the password you created earlier, and click the Open button.

In the future, you can only read encrypted files after entering a password. You can write files by going to the virtual disk Z in Explorer.

Hardware protection from the manufacturer

There are models of drives with built-in security system. Such accessories are not cheap, but if you regularly need to store secret information, you can spend it once. Their feature is the presence of a numeric keypad for entering an unlock code, which will need to be set at the very first use. This option allows you to very reliably protect secret information, because it is encrypted in real time using the built-in processor, and due to the lack of special software, the chance of intercepting the keyboard or hacking is negated.

conclusions

In the modern world, the question is very important information protection... Therefore, if you need to store encrypted information on a USB flash drive, use one of the options described above. But which method might be the most suitable?

BitLocker. The simplest, because it does not require installation or download special utilities... Of the shortcomings, only Windows support can be noted, so you can hardly view encrypted information on other operating systems. In addition, the function is implemented only on the maximum versions of Windows.

Third party programs. Not a bad option in the absence of BitLocker, but you may be faced with the need to purchase a paid version of the program, as free ones may have a number of restrictions. As with the previous option, there may be a problem with accessing files on computers with an operating system other than Windows.

Hardware protection from the manufacturer. The most expensive, but at the same time the most reliable option, suitable even for workers large companies who have access to classified data. It can only be hacked by physical impact on the owner of the device.

Which option did you choose for yourself? Let us know in the comments.

How to put a password on a USB stick? You have probably asked this question more than once if you have a computer and use this device. Carefully study the information that will be shown below to apply effective ways, to set a password for a USB flash drive.

Hello, friends! Since the advent of computers, people have used two types of storage - floppy disks, and DVDs... But, gradually they are a thing of the past. This happened due to the fact that only a small amount of information could be recorded on them. Also, there was one more drawback - the shell of these drives was quickly losing its functionality, and subsequently it was necessary to buy new storage media.

So that there are no more similar problems, we have developed the new kind drive - a USB flash drive. A flash drive is external device for a computer with which you can store a large amount various files. This remedy storage of information is quite convenient and retains its effectiveness in work for a long time. Next, we will move on to answering the question - how to put a password on a USB flash drive.

So, why do you need to set passwords on a USB flash drive? This is necessary so that your information posted there is always protected. Moreover, if you make money through the Internet, this process is worth doing.

After all, it is best to store passwords and logins in remote access from the computer. Namely, on a USB flash drive. Next, there are nine ways that you can find out how to put a password on a USB flash drive.

Password the USB flash drive via Winrar

Password protection of a flash drive can be done through Winrar. First, insert your flash drive into your computer. Then, go to where everyone is. hard drives... Click once on the flash drive, with the right mouse button, to select the function of this program from the drop-down menu - add to archive.

The archive management opens, where you need to click on the button to set a password, and then write it in the specified field. (Picture 1).

Before confirming saving, do not forget to write down passwords so as not to forget them. After clicking OK, (twice), the process of creating a password will begin. Wait a little, when the process is over and your flash drive with all the information will be transferred to the archive.

Bitlocker

Usually the Bitlocker program is built into Windows system... Unless, of course, you turned it off, it will help you easily screw up data on a USB flash drive. To do this, move the mouse cursor over the USB flash drive itself. And right-click on it. You will be given the opportunity to choose this program... It is displayed in the list, and then after clicking on the program, set any password. As you can see, everything is quite simple here.

CyberSafeTopSecret

This program will be able to protect your USB flash drive. It can be downloaded from the developers website and installed on your computer. It allows you to encrypt almost all partitions of your hard drives.

To set a password on a USB flash drive using this program, open it. A window will open in front of you, where a message will be written - drag the files from the explorer. Click on this notification to select your flash drive in the explorer section. Set a password and all your flash drive is encrypted.

I would like to note that this program is paid and is not suitable for every user.

USB Safeguard

Here, setting a password will be a little more difficult for a beginner. Download the installation files for this utility. Then transfer them with the mouse to the USB flash drive in order to perform all the necessary operations there.

Run the installer file. Follow the instructions as instructed during the installation process. Until the moment where you will need to enter the password twice and write a hint for the password. Then confirm this action and wait a little. The last step will be to activate the program. Click on the activation item and copy the product code. Then insert it wherever you need to enter this key. That's it, in this way the password is set on the USB flash drive.

Lockngo

Download Lockngo online. Setup file, by itself on the computer does not start, only on removable media. It needs to be moved to a USB flash drive. And there, already launch the program itself.

There is no installation, so you write the password and click OK to lock all files. In the same way, you can unlock everything. V free program, You will not be able to enter passwords. Unless after purchasing the paid version.

Rohos mini drive

But this program is absolutely free. You do not need to enter activation keys to activate it. You just need to set and set a password for the flash drive. When it starts, look for Control Panel Encrypt USB Drive. (Figure 2).

And come up with a password that will protect all data on this storage drive.

MyFolder

This program works in normal mode only in 32 - bit versions of the operating system. So, before downloading, do not forget to look system requirements computer. Setting a password is like this. Run the program, select the section where the settings are, and install the flash drive there. Then, put in a strong password.

USB Flash Security

How to put a password on a USB flash drive using this software? When it opens in working mode, you should already have a USB flash drive connected to your computer. (Figure 3).

Click Install to set a password for the flash drive.

TrueCrypt

The action in this program occurs in the same way as in subsequent programs. To set a password, choose from the list of sections hard disk flash drive, and click on the system function to select change password from the menu. After that, don't forget to save all changes.

If you set any password on a flash drive, be sure to write it down. This is the only condition that will help you later recover full access to the USB flash drive.

The programs that have been chosen to create the password can be used to recover it.

Conclusion

In this article, you learned how to put a password on a USB flash drive. This information, will be useful to everyone who does not want to lose their personal data. Of course, you can put a password on a USB flash drive without programs, but this work is for experienced user... For beginners, I recommend using the above methods, which in any case will help protect important information.

Best regards, Ivan Kunpan.

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