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    Secure Flashdrive?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by hydralisks, Aug 19, 2008.

  1. hydralisks

    hydralisks Notebook Consultant

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    Is there a way I can protect my flash drive's data from others in case it gets lost? I've heard of password protection - is this the most secure way? What is/are the most recommended program(s)?

    Thanks in advance!
     
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    stewie What the deuce?

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  3. hydralisks

    hydralisks Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks, I read about it on google but didn't know if it was the best option. When I install it, I have the option to "Disable Windows paging file". Should I leave this ticked or should I untick it?
     
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  4. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    Untick it.

    For most people, leaving the pagefile enabled should be fine. You only want to disable the pagefile if you're working with extreme sensitive data. And in your case of worrying the USB flashdrive being lost, keeping pagefile enabled won't matter to you. When Windows pagefile is enabled, it just means that TrueCrypt might write some data onto your HDD as cache while working with your encrypted volume.
     
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    truecrype is very good
     
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    If you want to go ultra secure you could also order a flashdrive with hardware encryption and security. One I've seen offered by thinkgeek.com will self-destruct after enough bad password attempts.
     
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  8. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    https://www.ironkey.com/demo

    :D
     
    stewie, Aug 20, 2008
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    I have had 2 flash drivers with built in software to encript your data. Its pretty common these days.

    The first one was by far the best but I forget what it was...
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Aug 20, 2008
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