There are 3 ways you can take backup of your encryption key.ġ. Enter your preferred and strong password twice here. Select use password to unlock the drive, the method here. ➤ Select the method you want to unlock your drive. Be alert if you have connected more than one USB drive. ➤ Click on ' turn on BitLocker' option after the USB drive you want to encrypt. ➤ You can simply right click on your USB drive under My Computer / This PC If you don't, click on ' drive letter: BitLocker off'. ➤ Under 'Removable data drives - BitLocker to go, you will find your USB drive listed. ➤ Go to >Control Panel>System and Security>BitLocker Drive Encryption. ➤ Connect the USB pen drive to your computer. 💥You do not need any extra application to create a password-protected USB drive. 💥The feature need at least Windows 7 professional or higher.

Most of the time you do not wish to share private data with anyone.Įncrypting the data stored on the pen drive with password protection is the best way to carry sensitive and private information on the USB drive.Įven though you lost your USB drive, you can be sure that the private data do not fall into bad hands. Portable USB drive is now a most essential gadget after your smartphone.

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