Monday, 13 May 2013

Password your USB Drive without using Software

Today we’re going to talk about USB Drives.


We’ll show you a simple trick to lock your USB drive without using any 3rd party software.

Most of the people doesn’t like other people checking their personal files and folder on USB, including me. This insecure situation creates a huge space to theft our personal data by someone. If you use password protection to your USB, you can reduce the data theft.


Lots of USB password protect software available in present market, but you want to pay money to use it for lifetime. If you’re using Windows you don’t need any software.


So let’s see how to set a password protect on your USB without using any software.

Insert your USB drive to computer

Click on Start

In ”Search programs and files” box, type Bitlocker Drive Encryption

Now launch that application.



Password Protection to USB Drive without using Software

Then look for your USB drive and click on Turn on Bitlocker


Password Protection to USB Drive without using Software

Windows will ask you to set a password. 

Now set a strong password.




Click on Next
Password Protection to USB Drive without using Software

If you want save the password in a safe place.

And click on Next


Password Protection to USB Drive without using Software

Now click on Star Encrypting


Password Protection to USB Drive without using Software





From right now if someone tries to access your USB, Windows will ask him/her to enter the current password.



Password your USB Drive without using Software

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