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Keeping the FAT32 out of the fire


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I’m using a PC with Windows XP Pro. Internally the PC uses NTFS, but I have

an external Western Digital hard drive (FAT32) attached via USB. In the

office I share a PC with three other people. I would like to protect the

information I have stored on the WD1200 external other than disconnecting it

and hiding it in a file cabinet. Is there any method you can suggest where

it can be password protected or sharing denied?

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Guest Andrew E.
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RE: Keeping the FAT32 out of the fire

 

You should be able to R.click the hd in my computer,properties,select

"sharing

tab" & edit as needed...

 

"jay" wrote:

> I’m using a PC with Windows XP Pro. Internally the PC uses NTFS, but I have

> an external Western Digital hard drive (FAT32) attached via USB. In the

> office I share a PC with three other people. I would like to protect the

> information I have stored on the WD1200 external other than disconnecting it

> and hiding it in a file cabinet. Is there any method you can suggest where

> it can be password protected or sharing denied?

Guest Anteaus
Posted

RE: Keeping the FAT32 out of the fire

 

You could also look at http://www.truecrypt.org - just beware that there is

NO backdoor, so don't lose the password or the data is gone!

Posted

RE: Keeping the FAT32 out of the fire

 

This sounss lie what I need to ensure security. But first I want some

answeres to questions.

1. Will this allow me to work off two separate PCs with an external Western

Digital hard drive?

2. Once installed, would I choose the same password on both PCs?

3. After being instqlled will I always be questioned about the password or

wil my profile do the interfacing?

 

 

"Anteaus" wrote:

> You could also look at http://www.truecrypt.org - just beware that there is

> NO backdoor, so don't lose the password or the data is gone!

>


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