How do I password protect data on USB key?

[ttony111]

I have a USB removable flash drive and want to make it password protected, so then when I plug it into a machine you need a password to access the data on it.

Any ideas on how to do this? :saywhat:

[gooner]

I haven't but no doubt there is software out there for it.

(Not in a patronising way) but if it is removable why not keep it removed and hidden

[Dave2986]

Depending on the make of of the drive your manufacture might provide software for it, for example disgo do something called KeySafe

However i think that each manafactures software will only work on their drive. if this is the case then maby just find a small encryption program and put it on your key?

one more thing, if you are into data protection then you can get ones with a fingerprint scanner on, sony and a few others do them

[Neo]

Try encrypting the files. Much more secure.