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Is it possible to encrypt information on a Memory Stick

Passport1 · 2011-10-25 12:38:56

I have a memory stick containing work related and personal information Can i encrypt the information on it so that if i was to lose or mis place it, no one would be able to access the information or it would difficult for them to access it If so, how do i do this ? Thanks

25-10-2011 12:38PM

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Passport1

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I have a memory stick containing work related and personal information

Can i encrypt the information on it so that if i was to lose or mis place it, no one would be able to access the information or it would difficult for them to access it

If so, how do i do this ?

Thanks

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#2 25-10-2011 12:40PM

excaliburhc

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http://www.truecrypt.org/

i would recommend - handy enough to complete and works on the fly.

we use it for work purposes - no issues .

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#3 25-10-2011 12:55PM

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Or if you have Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate, both have the feature built-in to encrypt flash drives, files and folders. With Ultimate being able to encrypt the entire hard drive.

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