USB Stick data protection
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Would NTFS folder/file encryption work?
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Don't think so as it's user account based - and obviously she has a different account at work than home.
Dave
BTW, in software, hope and pray is not a viable strategy. (Luc Pattyn)
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I borrowed my other half's USB memory stick tonight and noticed she has quite alot of sensitive data on it (she uses it at work and she works in a school). If she lost this it could be very serious as the data isn't encrypted in any way at all. Googling for ways to fix this brought up way too many results, so I figured I'd ask here (so I get informed/expert opinion rather than the usual internet junk) if there's one in particular you'd recommend. It needs to be able to be used in any PC without any install on that machine as she doesn't have those privileges on the computers at work - they're all Windows 2000 / XP. Preferably free, or cheap!
Dave
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TrueCrypt? There are Linux versions as well.
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Unfortunately it requires installing on any machine, or admin privileges to use in 'traveler mode'. Thanks anyway :rose:
Dave
BTW, in software, hope and pray is not a viable strategy. (Luc Pattyn)
Visual Basic is not used by normal people so we're not covering it here. (Uncyclopedia) -
I borrowed my other half's USB memory stick tonight and noticed she has quite alot of sensitive data on it (she uses it at work and she works in a school). If she lost this it could be very serious as the data isn't encrypted in any way at all. Googling for ways to fix this brought up way too many results, so I figured I'd ask here (so I get informed/expert opinion rather than the usual internet junk) if there's one in particular you'd recommend. It needs to be able to be used in any PC without any install on that machine as she doesn't have those privileges on the computers at work - they're all Windows 2000 / XP. Preferably free, or cheap!
Dave
BTW, in software, hope and pray is not a viable strategy. (Luc Pattyn)
Visual Basic is not used by normal people so we're not covering it here. (Uncyclopedia)best bet would be to find a program that will "run from the USB stick" and "extract directly from the USB stick" to local filesystem. One possibility that I can think of, if zip files are already supported at her job, is to use a zip file(s) with a password.
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I borrowed my other half's USB memory stick tonight and noticed she has quite alot of sensitive data on it (she uses it at work and she works in a school). If she lost this it could be very serious as the data isn't encrypted in any way at all. Googling for ways to fix this brought up way too many results, so I figured I'd ask here (so I get informed/expert opinion rather than the usual internet junk) if there's one in particular you'd recommend. It needs to be able to be used in any PC without any install on that machine as she doesn't have those privileges on the computers at work - they're all Windows 2000 / XP. Preferably free, or cheap!
Dave
BTW, in software, hope and pray is not a viable strategy. (Luc Pattyn)
Visual Basic is not used by normal people so we're not covering it here. (Uncyclopedia)My usb stick is a U3 stick - and has encryption 'built in' - I don't know what is required on the client machine (it's always 'just worked' for me - including at schools) Might be worth an investigation...
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I borrowed my other half's USB memory stick tonight and noticed she has quite alot of sensitive data on it (she uses it at work and she works in a school). If she lost this it could be very serious as the data isn't encrypted in any way at all. Googling for ways to fix this brought up way too many results, so I figured I'd ask here (so I get informed/expert opinion rather than the usual internet junk) if there's one in particular you'd recommend. It needs to be able to be used in any PC without any install on that machine as she doesn't have those privileges on the computers at work - they're all Windows 2000 / XP. Preferably free, or cheap!
Dave
BTW, in software, hope and pray is not a viable strategy. (Luc Pattyn)
Visual Basic is not used by normal people so we're not covering it here. (Uncyclopedia)Pgp
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I borrowed my other half's USB memory stick tonight and noticed she has quite alot of sensitive data on it (she uses it at work and she works in a school). If she lost this it could be very serious as the data isn't encrypted in any way at all. Googling for ways to fix this brought up way too many results, so I figured I'd ask here (so I get informed/expert opinion rather than the usual internet junk) if there's one in particular you'd recommend. It needs to be able to be used in any PC without any install on that machine as she doesn't have those privileges on the computers at work - they're all Windows 2000 / XP. Preferably free, or cheap!
Dave
BTW, in software, hope and pray is not a viable strategy. (Luc Pattyn)
Visual Basic is not used by normal people so we're not covering it here. (Uncyclopedia)Does she have WinZip installed? If so, then an encrypted zip file might be better than nothing?
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I borrowed my other half's USB memory stick tonight and noticed she has quite alot of sensitive data on it (she uses it at work and she works in a school). If she lost this it could be very serious as the data isn't encrypted in any way at all. Googling for ways to fix this brought up way too many results, so I figured I'd ask here (so I get informed/expert opinion rather than the usual internet junk) if there's one in particular you'd recommend. It needs to be able to be used in any PC without any install on that machine as she doesn't have those privileges on the computers at work - they're all Windows 2000 / XP. Preferably free, or cheap!
Dave
BTW, in software, hope and pray is not a viable strategy. (Luc Pattyn)
Visual Basic is not used by normal people so we're not covering it here. (Uncyclopedia) -
My usb stick is a U3 stick - and has encryption 'built in' - I don't know what is required on the client machine (it's always 'just worked' for me - including at schools) Might be worth an investigation...
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I'll check it out - thanks
Dave
BTW, in software, hope and pray is not a viable strategy. (Luc Pattyn)
Visual Basic is not used by normal people so we're not covering it here. (Uncyclopedia) -
Does she have WinZip installed? If so, then an encrypted zip file might be better than nothing?
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Unfortunately not. I can password protect a windows created zip using xp but new files added don't seem to require the password to be entered - only ones that were present when the password was applied - wierd!
Dave
BTW, in software, hope and pray is not a viable strategy. (Luc Pattyn)
Visual Basic is not used by normal people so we're not covering it here. (Uncyclopedia) -
Unfortunately not. I can password protect a windows created zip using xp but new files added don't seem to require the password to be entered - only ones that were present when the password was applied - wierd!
Dave
BTW, in software, hope and pray is not a viable strategy. (Luc Pattyn)
Visual Basic is not used by normal people so we're not covering it here. (Uncyclopedia) -
A bit of googling seems it needs admin - bugger! Otherwise it would be ideal :(
Dave
BTW, in software, hope and pray is not a viable strategy. (Luc Pattyn)
Visual Basic is not used by normal people so we're not covering it here. (Uncyclopedia) -
A bit of googling seems it needs admin - bugger! Otherwise it would be ideal :(
Dave
BTW, in software, hope and pray is not a viable strategy. (Luc Pattyn)
Visual Basic is not used by normal people so we're not covering it here. (Uncyclopedia)DaveyM69 wrote:
A bit of googling seems it needs admin - bugger! Otherwise it would be ideal
Indeed, I was thinking about buying one myself.
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I'll check it out - thanks
Dave
BTW, in software, hope and pray is not a viable strategy. (Luc Pattyn)
Visual Basic is not used by normal people so we're not covering it here. (Uncyclopedia)According to wiki This software automatically attempts installation of U3 components (U3 Launchpad) on the harddisk drive and associated System Registry entries on the Host Computer. Afterwards the U3 software can be taken with all its personalized settings to any computer running a compatible version of Microsoft Windows (though no other operating system), with no need to install the software if not already there, or to use different settings and options, the initialization Host computer requires Administrative privileges and no need for administrator access privileges on subsequent computers.[citation needed] The usb emulated a cd with an autorun to run he launchpad including encryption (if set up) so you need admin to set it up the first time, btu I think subsequently it will run on XP plus without admin I have a 4gb Cruzer I picked up for a few bucks and it's great (i also used it at a school where I was a little paranoid about losing it - as it had things like test answers on it, and the little horrors wouldn't blink before nicking it!)
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According to wiki This software automatically attempts installation of U3 components (U3 Launchpad) on the harddisk drive and associated System Registry entries on the Host Computer. Afterwards the U3 software can be taken with all its personalized settings to any computer running a compatible version of Microsoft Windows (though no other operating system), with no need to install the software if not already there, or to use different settings and options, the initialization Host computer requires Administrative privileges and no need for administrator access privileges on subsequent computers.[citation needed] The usb emulated a cd with an autorun to run he launchpad including encryption (if set up) so you need admin to set it up the first time, btu I think subsequently it will run on XP plus without admin I have a 4gb Cruzer I picked up for a few bucks and it's great (i also used it at a school where I was a little paranoid about losing it - as it had things like test answers on it, and the little horrors wouldn't blink before nicking it!)
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Looks like this might be the way to go. Set up at home using admin then use anywhere - no install or admin required, ... hopefully!
Dave
BTW, in software, hope and pray is not a viable strategy. (Luc Pattyn)
Visual Basic is not used by normal people so we're not covering it here. (Uncyclopedia) -
Unfortunately not. I can password protect a windows created zip using xp but new files added don't seem to require the password to be entered - only ones that were present when the password was applied - wierd!
Dave
BTW, in software, hope and pray is not a viable strategy. (Luc Pattyn)
Visual Basic is not used by normal people so we're not covering it here. (Uncyclopedia) -
I borrowed my other half's USB memory stick tonight and noticed she has quite alot of sensitive data on it (she uses it at work and she works in a school). If she lost this it could be very serious as the data isn't encrypted in any way at all. Googling for ways to fix this brought up way too many results, so I figured I'd ask here (so I get informed/expert opinion rather than the usual internet junk) if there's one in particular you'd recommend. It needs to be able to be used in any PC without any install on that machine as she doesn't have those privileges on the computers at work - they're all Windows 2000 / XP. Preferably free, or cheap!
Dave
BTW, in software, hope and pray is not a viable strategy. (Luc Pattyn)
Visual Basic is not used by normal people so we're not covering it here. (Uncyclopedia)Lock it in a handgun case. :-D
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Looks like this might be the way to go. Set up at home using admin then use anywhere - no install or admin required, ... hopefully!
Dave
BTW, in software, hope and pray is not a viable strategy. (Luc Pattyn)
Visual Basic is not used by normal people so we're not covering it here. (Uncyclopedia)And you can put on your favourite U3 software (browser, email client, whatever) to have where ever you may roam ONly downside I have experienced is that it is slower to start than a regular USB stick (though not too bad) and slightly more expensive.
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I borrowed my other half's USB memory stick tonight and noticed she has quite alot of sensitive data on it (she uses it at work and she works in a school). If she lost this it could be very serious as the data isn't encrypted in any way at all. Googling for ways to fix this brought up way too many results, so I figured I'd ask here (so I get informed/expert opinion rather than the usual internet junk) if there's one in particular you'd recommend. It needs to be able to be used in any PC without any install on that machine as she doesn't have those privileges on the computers at work - they're all Windows 2000 / XP. Preferably free, or cheap!
Dave
BTW, in software, hope and pray is not a viable strategy. (Luc Pattyn)
Visual Basic is not used by normal people so we're not covering it here. (Uncyclopedia) -
That's one of the best of its kind. I was going to recommend IronKey, but I'm also unsure of client-side requirements. (I've only used them on machines I have full access to.) Some I found on search that *may* work right and without admin access: Omziff portable encryption http://www.xtort.net/xtort-software/omziff/ [^] Rohos Minidrive says it creates a "hidden and encrypted" partition, and comes with a tool to access it without administrative rights. I don't know its crypto credentials, but I know it won't need admin to run. Look into it. http://www.rohos.com/free-encryption/[^]