Using USB drives to store data is quite common these days. For various reasons, users often store sensitive, important, or private data, and if this data falls into the wrong hands, it can lead to undesirable consequences. TipsMake recommends that you set a password to protect your USB drive using USB Flash Security.
USB drives are very popular data storage devices today due to their convenience. However, these devices are small and easily lost or misplaced if users are not careful. For most computer users, owning a USB drive is relatively easy and affordable these days, depending on individual needs; some use USB drives to copy music, movies, games, etc.
Instructions on setting a password for a USB drive using USB Flash Security.
Step 1 : Open the program, plug the USB into your computer, and the installation interface will appear below. Select Install to begin the installation.
Step 2 : This step will inform you that all data will be deleted during installation. Select OK to continue.
Step 3 : In this step, enter the password to access the USB drive in the " Please set the password to the disk of USB" section , and set a hint for when you forget the password in the " Please set a hint for the password to remember you" section . After setting everything up, select OK to continue.
Step 4 : At this step, the program will notify you that it will use 4GB of the USB drive. Select "I have confirmed the contents ," then select " Next " to continue.
Step 5 : At this step, you will be notified that USB Flash Security will be installed on the USB and all data will be erased. Select "It doesn't matter that data disappears ," then select " Begin the Installation" to continue.
Step 6 : In this step, select Close to complete the USB installation process.
Step 7 : After the installation is complete, access Computer; the USB icon will appear as shown below.
Step 8 : Access the USB drive, then double-click on UsbEter.ex
- A box will appear prompting you to enter your password. After entering your password, select OK .
- We'll access the computer again; the USB icon will appear as shown below.
From now on, every time you access the USB drive, you will always have to enter a password. In addition, to manage and configure the features of the USB drive, you must open the USB Flash Security program.
Components of the USB Flash Security application after setting a password for the USB.
- The main interface of USB Flash Security
+ Operation : Remove the password to return the USB to its original state, check if the USB is unlocked or not…
+ Settings : Basic settings for the program.
+ Tool : Used to format a USB drive.
+ License : Information about copyright.
+ Help : User guide, check version.
Remove the password from USB Flash Security and restore it to its original state.
Steps to remove the password:
- Plug the USB into the computer.
- Next, activate the USB Flash Security software.
- Select Operation -> Uninstall… from the software's menu.
In the article above, we have guided you on how to set a password to protect your USB drive using USB Flash Security software. With this method, all data stored on the USB drive will not be accessed by unauthorized individuals. We also covered how to prevent data writing to the USB drive using USB WriteProtector.