Can a file folder be iencrypted instead of encrypting the files
67369
Everything gets automatically encrypted as you write the files/folders to the jump drive. I havent noticed an lag/unusually slow write speeds because of this.
67370
This is a hardware encrypted drive. That means you do not select or control what is encrypted. Everything is automatically encrypted before it is written to the drive. So you can copy a folder to the drive and the whole thing is encrypted. You can copy a file to the drive and the whole thing is encrypted.
1969297
No but you could probably drill a hole and put in a lock. I don't think it's worth it though. The file drawer is long and very narrow. It doesn't hold but a dozen files.
1224873
Apparently the answer is no. I was not interested in password protection so I did not look for that feature. There is nothing in the companion literature or on the drive itself that indicates my 16GB drives have this feature.
1854790
Yes. See the following: http://www.filetransporter.com/knowledgebase/?article=AA-00217
981999
No on board software for that. You can get software separately. However, I use mine both encrypted and not. The bulk of my data (photos, reading/reference, tools and such) do not need encryption. I do, however, keep my financial info on there encrypted by using a free tool called TrueCrypt.
554789
Using Explorer, you can set security for a folder, but not individual files.
58973
I don't remember for sure. I think I used 'Convert e: /fs:ntfs' and it only took a few seconds, so even if it's not it's no big deal
1866281
It will appear under network in file explorer. You access it from there just like you would any local drive. You can even set up different permissions for different users so each user's files can be password protected.
888460
Yes, but it would be a waste, as many people have already said their are both free encryption software as well as a cheaper upgrade version of win 8 as you already have the regular version.
1818206
All you have to do is enter the password when you insert the USB and click the USB's icon and all your files are available for opening. Really easy actually. I'm pretty sure they are not encrypted...if it is, it automatically decrypts when you enter the correct password.
1700804
When I'm within my network it looks like it is listed as a drive. When I click it it brings up the folders so you can modify the files within windows explorer.
1296384
No it is not and this is one of the big problems with this system. If the box fails you are screwed. I had this happen to me and I took it to two computer guy friends and they were not able to extract the files from a linux system. Ended up taking to data recovery experts and $800 later I had my files.
1599564
It depends if the HDMI out on the laptop is encrypted, if it is, you'll need to find a 3rd party device to strip the encryption, ie HDMI Splitter
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Chris, I use TrueCrypt to encrypt the entire drive. TrueCrypt is open source (free) and works well. Not as good as HARDWARE encryption, which I wish this had, but still quite usable.
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I imagine you could. I don't recall seeing any specifications stating otherwise. Bear in mind, however, that the product works through a router which needs to be on in order for files to be accessible.
1117021
If you mean if your data can get stolen off this drive then yes. You have to encrypt all your files if you want to keep them unobtainable. If you mean it carry a virus then yes again. Like any drive it is up to your antivirus software to protect you from vicious files that can cause your computer harm. Always Scan your drive if you loaned it to someone or see something on there you don't remember adding.
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Absolutely! Not that I'm encouraging illegal activity, but, if you have a DVD decrypter, you can save a copyrighted DVD to disc (via the decrypter) and import it into VS using the import wizard (just remember to look for the saved/decrypted folder, not a disc in a drive).