USB Flash Drive Password

[GK2005]

I just purchased a Crucial 512mb USB Flash Drive 2.0 Gizmo. Is it possible for me to set a password on the flash drive so that the content of the memory stick can not be viewed or accessed without entering a password?

[Buenchico]

Assuming that you're using XP, this free software should help:
http://www.download.com/USB-Vault/3000-2092_4-10487269.h tml?tag=lst-0-2

Or try this (which works with 2000, NT & XP):
http://www.download.com/LockDisk/3000-2092_4-10439145.ht ml?tag=lst-0-3

Chris

[Kerplunk]

Most usb flash drive come with a little executable program that you can use to protect files on the drive. Check the CD that came with your drive to see if it has some software on it.

[Kerplunk]

Just checked and it appears the crucial ones don't come with either a driver cd.

[Space]

If you use WinZip, you can compress the files and set a password for the entire files archive

[cmicheelly01]

try kakasoft usb security software to password protect usb drive. more detailed guide at http://kakasoft.com/usb-security/how-to-password-protect-usb-on-windows.html