password protect external hd

[musicmole]

I would like to password protect my external hd only, please can you suggest software that is simple to use, inexpensive or free that I can download straight on to the hd. Been looking at folder lock, lockngo, portable fpe usb and some others, would appreciate your advice, thanks

[kgmrush]

http://www.winability.com/folderguard/

this is a good one, currently costs 29USD. It's easy to operate, and instructions are very good.

[LeMarchand]

TrueCrypt and FreeOFTE are both free, I use them both (for different things - the latter has a PDA compatible version). Possibly not the easiest software to use, but IIRC they both have "Wizards" that will walk you through the process.

I'd empty the disc and encrypt the whole thing, then fill it up again with your data.

[fo3nix]

The best of the bunch is Truecrypt.

[musicmole]

Cheers guys, liked the look of Folderguard, but as its free will prob go with Truecrypt!