How To Encrypt Files On USB Pen Drive


USB pen drives have become a best way to transfer data.  So storing data in a safe manner is always a prior requirement. Here is the way to encrypt files on USB pen drive.

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The main purpose behind encrypting files is to keep them secured from the other. People generally encrypt those files which are either confidential or contain sensitive data. And there must have been times, when you can felt the requirement of encrypting the files on your USB Drive. Below are the steps to do so:

Step 1: Format you pen drive in NTFS format as files cannot be encrypted in FAT format.

Step 2: Save all your files and folder than you need to encrypt in a separate folder.

Step 3: Right click on the folder than you want to encrypt and click on the option labeled as PROPERTIES.

Step 4: Now click on the ADVANCED button on the dialog box that opens.

Step 5: On the new dialog box, put a check to the option that asks says “Encrypt Contents To Secure Data”.

That is it. Now this folder can be accessed only the user account of the same computer on which it has been created.

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December 2, 2009 by: Prasanth Chandra

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