How to Password Protect a USB Drive on Windows?
USB drives are light, portable, and convenient. They are one of the best options for storing data and transferring files across computers. If you have sensitive data in your USB drive, then you can password protect it. To do the same, follow the instructions given below: Sources :- Password Protect a USB Drive on Windows , 2020-antivirus Add caption Using BitLocker You should follow these steps given below: You should insert the USB drive into the system. After that, reach the This PC icon on the File Explorer. Then select the USB drive and right-click on it. You have to choose the ‘Turn BitLocker On’ option. Go to the ‘Use a password to unlock the drive’ option and input a password two times. Thereafter, select the Next button. You should choose where or how you would like to get the recovery option on the next screen. Afterward, choose the Next button. Navigate to the ‘Compatible mode’ option and click on Next. Now, click on the Start encrypting. Using VeraCrypt You shoul...