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USB Encryption

  • 08-01-2010 11:17am
    #1
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,282 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Hey folks, I was just wondering if anyone would know of a program, free or otherwise, that allows you to encrypt a usb key. Basically, i'm looking for something that will encrypt the key, and ask for a password as soon as the key is connected. Then once the password is entered, the key is usable as a standard usb key.

    I've tried a few, such as Truecrypt and Cypherix, but they dont quite seem to do what im looking for them to do. Thought someone here might have a suggestion. Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    liamo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,193 ✭✭✭liamo


    I would have thought that TrueCrypt would meet your needs precisely.

    I use TrueCrypt for encrypting my USB stick; it prompts for a password when I insert it and the USB stick then becomes available as a drive letter.

    In what way does TrueCrypt not meet your needs?


  • #3
    Komplett-Tech: Ryan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,002 ✭✭✭Komplett-Tech: Ryan


    I use truecrypt too, and it does exactally what you mentioned that you needed. Perhaps you don't have it set up correctly ?


  • #4
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,282 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    Cool, will give it another try today and see what i can do. Probably missing something really obvious. Thanks.


  • #5
    RoadKillTs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,710 ✭✭✭RoadKillTs


    Hi Kiith, there is a tutorial here on how to install it on a USB drive.


  • #6
    monkeypants
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,386 ✭✭✭monkeypants


    I'd recommend Truecrypt as well. Just don't forget your password.


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