usb security

  1. Flash Drive Password Lock

    Salutations. I was wondering if anyone knew of a software that will bring up a "enter password" box on Windows 11 Home (Android optional) whenever it's plugged in as to prevent any kind of access like on Bitlocker (I'm assuming) or like on any Laptop. I don't care if it's paid or free, but a...
    • Rumford
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    • access control bitlocker data security encryption file security flash drive home edition isumsoft lock screen password lock portable drive security software trial software usb usb security user experience virtual drive windows 11
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Security

  2. Windows asking for USB Security key that I never set up

    Out of the blue, when I use some apps, Windows is asking me to sign in with my USB Security key. But I never set up a USB Security Key, and it will not let me sign in any other way. In Security -> Ways to sign In, I see several sign-in options there and most of them have a "remove this way of...
    • Vcize
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    • authentication key management security settings support troubleshooting usb security user experience windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Rohos Mini Drive / Rohos Disk Portable - use what for what?

    1. We are told that Rohos Mini Drive creates a "strongbox" on a USB drive (or external hard drive??), so why do we need Rohos Disk Portable? 2. Can I have a "container" on my PC's hard drive too? It's a pain having to plug in a USB drive just to look up a password, I tend to use the USB...
    • Mike Goodger
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    • backup container management data security encryption external drive password management personal use portable apps rohos disk portable rohos mini drive security software storage strongbox usb security user comments user experience
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Copy protect USB files

    Hello, I would like to load up USBs with songs and talks. Then I would like to copy protect them. The user should be able to see the list of songs or talks and can select the one they want to listen. But they should not be able to copy it onto their PC and then freely distribute it. I have...
    • virangs
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    • audio talks content management copy protection data security digital rights distribution rights encryption music files usb security user rights
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Software

  5. Dorkbot Botnet: Overview, Impact, and Solutions for Microsoft Windows Users

    Original release date: December 03, 2015 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows Overview Dorkbot is a botnet used to steal online payment, participate in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, and deliver other types of malware to victims’ computers. According to Microsoft, the family of...
    • News
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    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts

  6. Windows 8 How would you protect your hard drive?

    Hi Last night I was watching a TV show and the cops were struggling with getting access to the data on the computer because they couldn't get past the password. How many times have we seen that scene? I boot into computers all the time using my Ubuntu USB drive, bypassing the pass word...
    • MikeHawthorne
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    • access control computer safety data protection encryption file security hard drive password security ubuntu usb security
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Script for Disabling Flash/Pen Drive in Win 7

    i am using win 7 and i want a script to disable the flash/pen drive and enable it when required. when i was using xp there was a script which is not working in win7
    • baijuep
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    • disable enable flash drive pen drive scripting storage devices usb security windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  8. Windows 7 Extracting USB Artifacts from Windows 7

    Link Removed - Invalid URL USBDeview - View all installed/connected USB devices on your systemView any installed/connected USB device on your system Link Removed The article discusses some of the artifacts that a USB storage device leaves on a system when it has been plugged in, how...
    • cybercore
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    • data exfiltration event timing forensic examination forensics guid historical data malicious software malware network security ntuser.dat registry sensitive data setupapi.log storage devices usb analysis usb artifacts usb security usbdeview windows 7
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
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    Windows 7 Cannont start Windows 7 b/c of Bitlocker

    Hi Guys, I have a Dell Laptop and left it open at a party. Afterward I noticed that it I cannot start windows anymore. Somehow someone enabled Microsoft bitLocker on my computer. When I start the computer the following message shows up: " Dell MeiaDirect Express cannot access your hard drive...
    • UnknowGirl
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    • bitlocker data recovery dell drive encryption hard drive media direct reinstall startup issues usb security windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support