Tech Tip: How to set a password on a USB stick

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  • Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
  • In this TechTip we have Orin Thomas show you how to set a password on a USB stick
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  • @jaybhardwa6224
    @jaybhardwa6224 3 года назад +15

    1:26 That dramatic look when taking the USB stick out is priceless

  • @rafaelrodriguessantos6379
    @rafaelrodriguessantos6379 5 лет назад +164

    Now you can have those collections of videos and pictures safe. You know what I mean ಠ‿ಠ

  • @anab0lic
    @anab0lic 4 года назад +129

    whats with every one of these videos assuming that we have windows 10 pro.

  • @MemesAndvids
    @MemesAndvids 4 года назад +25

    if I plug this into a computer with a different operating system will it still let me unlock the drive

  • @mariorossi7699
    @mariorossi7699 4 года назад +9

    what is bit locker? Do I have to download it? Do I have to install it? Is safety to pull off the flash drive (usb stick) like that?

  • @JustMeeeHeHe
    @JustMeeeHeHe 5 лет назад +32

    how come my flash drive doesn't have a bitlocker on it?

    • @R0ks3th
      @R0ks3th 4 года назад +9

      you need windows 10 pro

    • @OverdoseOfLaughs
      @OverdoseOfLaughs 4 года назад +3

      @@R0ks3th No you don't. I'm doing it with Windows 7.

    • @R0ks3th
      @R0ks3th 4 года назад +18

      @@OverdoseOfLaughs Yeah you can use Windows 7 pro, but who the fuck is still on win 7??

    • @OverdoseOfLaughs
      @OverdoseOfLaughs 4 года назад +2

      @@R0ks3th My W10 pc is fucked so this is my backup :p

    • @clicksandbeeps61
      @clicksandbeeps61 3 года назад +1

      @@R0ks3th me. And i do coding.

  • @ShadowlessNevermore
    @ShadowlessNevermore 6 лет назад +12

    will it let you put the password in and access the drive on any computer? or only on the computer with the program?

    • @beorhtiogliskron1441
      @beorhtiogliskron1441 5 лет назад +2

      It will put the password for ALL PCs,because BitLocker is writing a code in Your USB for password.

    • @samiurrahman2517
      @samiurrahman2517 2 года назад

      @@beorhtiogliskron1441 can we put password in and access it on mobile phone with otg?

  • @lauramaass8098
    @lauramaass8098 6 лет назад +30

    How do I do this if both of my computers are running Windows 10? There is not "Turn on BitLocker" option.

    • @nb5729
      @nb5729 5 лет назад +4

      You should have Windows 10 Enterprise/Pro, doesnt work with home (Nice om een Nederlander hier te zien btw =D)

    • @DjangoGroen
      @DjangoGroen 5 лет назад +1

      ik ben ook nederlands. hahaha

    • @oliviergoggins
      @oliviergoggins 4 года назад

      @@nb5729 Ik heb Windows 10 home, kan geen bitlocker vinden, helaas. Heb jij al een manier gevonden?

    • @nb5729
      @nb5729 4 года назад

      Er zijn services online die je harde schijf encrypten, maar die zijn niet van Windows zelf. Ik zelf zou die niet vertrouwen. Het beste is gewoon een licentie van Windows kopen of 1tje jatten van internet als je goed zoekt :)

  • @XPIasma
    @XPIasma 3 года назад +4

    when i right click is doesnt say turn on bitlockr help plz

    • @semii2744
      @semii2744 3 года назад

      U need Windows Pro.

  • @techdaddy9600
    @techdaddy9600 4 года назад +6

    the problem is anybody can format the usb stick which is also not appreciated , there should be a format security too.

    • @SerenityScratch
      @SerenityScratch 2 года назад

      If they format it then they just erase all your data anyways, either way your data doesn’t get released

    • @SunilKumar-hs6xn
      @SunilKumar-hs6xn 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/Vv0k2EbCKe4/видео.html

  • @behnamfallahi2002
    @behnamfallahi2002 3 года назад +3

    I do not have bitlocker
    What should I do?

  • @Henessy_na
    @Henessy_na 4 года назад +9

    THIS WAS THE EASIEST, MOST HELPFUL AND MOST TIME CONSCIOUS VIDEO EVER🥺❤️

    • @bottleogames
      @bottleogames 4 года назад

      Yes I am looking for a way to lock my USB drive and 2020 comment buddies

    • @watersbey25
      @watersbey25 2 года назад +1

      The most cleanest pleasure

    • @SunilKumar-hs6xn
      @SunilKumar-hs6xn 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/wXWx-o_mtic/видео.html

  • @zachehrenreich4613
    @zachehrenreich4613 5 лет назад +46

    You didn't eject your disc properly.
    Feel ashamed

    • @zachehrenreich4613
      @zachehrenreich4613 5 лет назад +2

      @Marienne right clicking the drive then selecting eject is the easiest way

    • @BlackCenturx
      @BlackCenturx 5 лет назад

      And you should do that! I ve never done that myself until my usb port broke. There is a small current on it which you disable by ejecting it!

    • @superelodj
      @superelodj 4 года назад

      Just take the drive faster than the speed of light with no shame. Hehe...

  • @nabeelbhatti9011
    @nabeelbhatti9011 5 лет назад +9

    My question is "What if someone first uninstall bitlocker from the system" to open usb ? will it work?

    • @BlackCenturx
      @BlackCenturx 5 лет назад +2

      then the USB will still be encrypted and only the pc couldnt open it. but i m not so sure you can even deinstall it.

    • @ted2091
      @ted2091 4 года назад +1

      @@BlackCenturx put services in search bar, bitlocker -> stop

    • @ticktockbam
      @ticktockbam 2 года назад

      @@ted2091 That only stops the program on your pc. The USB pendrive will still need the password to be decrypted.

  • @bwood6337
    @bwood6337 5 лет назад +4

    Say for example I locked my flash drive using my windows 10 PC and I later tried to use my drive on a computer running previous version of windows or (god forbid) an Apple device. Does the computer accessing the drive need any software to access the drive or is everything contained on the drive?Edit: During the setup it gives you the option of choosing compatibility mode which will work with older versions of windows. It didn't say anything about apple devices.

    • @elrockerchido
      @elrockerchido 10 месяцев назад +1

      Legit good question, although i don’t know the answer. Maybe said Apple device running a windows emulator(forgot the name)

  • @tensuria146
    @tensuria146 3 года назад +3

    i dont see the option when i right click on the USB file :(

  • @unhumanized
    @unhumanized 5 лет назад +6

    I really needed this! Thank you. Now i have to doit 15 times >:( of only the encryption didnt take ages

  • @erishzan366
    @erishzan366 5 лет назад +8

    Thank you! I've been needing this because I save my passwords and unknown things on my USB Flash drive.

    • @ticktockbam
      @ticktockbam 2 года назад

      @Dat_ene_aapje on his mind lol

  • @drumdude46
    @drumdude46 4 года назад +2

    I just got a Sandisk 256gb Thumb. when i right click on it...in 'my computer'... i do not get 'turn on bit locker' option? any tips?

  • @petrichor1654
    @petrichor1654 2 года назад +4

    Informative. Thank you Orin.

  • @kallicamaro
    @kallicamaro 2 года назад +5

    Thanks, 100% what I was looking for!

  • @openbabel
    @openbabel Год назад +1

    What about enterprise unix and linux ? Do you think its better advice to advise all customers to get indipendently encrypted USB units ?

  • @creativeshashank350
    @creativeshashank350 2 года назад +3

    Thanks bro 🤜 , it has been very very helpful to me in protecting my pendrives and extrenal hard drives

  • @johnvendetta5426
    @johnvendetta5426 Год назад

    thanks...you save me from people love to corrupt my work file at work...thank a lot bro

  • @Goffas_and_gumpys
    @Goffas_and_gumpys 5 лет назад +8

    Great stuff mate, exactly what I was looking for. Cheers.

  • @askgamer9152
    @askgamer9152 2 года назад +1

    How to forget password . because I miss my password

  • @tariqpalmer4456
    @tariqpalmer4456 3 года назад +1

    Why do you think we have bittlocker you didn't even leave a link in description

    • @ayaanz350
      @ayaanz350 3 года назад

      it's already installed on windows 10, but perhaps you can search for a download if you don't have windows 10

  • @vettaray8604
    @vettaray8604 5 лет назад +1

    All this time I didn't know I could put an lock on these annoying flash drive, unless I brought those 30 40 dollars one that tells you to set up a lock, thanks for that the lesson.

  • @ahmed38707
    @ahmed38707 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for that but of course we need windows pro to do that. What about other windows versions

  • @slavtune
    @slavtune 3 года назад +2

    Why assume everybody had window 10 pros? A lot of us don't. Please help.

    • @oliviergoggins
      @oliviergoggins 3 года назад

      This video was made when only Windows 7/8 was here. That OS had it for free.

  • @neurosync_research
    @neurosync_research 3 года назад +2

    Does encrypting the USB with this slow down the read/write performance?

  • @BigRandomEyebagWaggerYo
    @BigRandomEyebagWaggerYo 3 года назад

    I was so shock when i lost some important files on my USB Flash drive, Hope that this Works well and they will never ever stole my work again.

  • @MemesAndvids
    @MemesAndvids 4 года назад +3

    thanks a lot, this was really helpful

  • @nagasaihrudai170
    @nagasaihrudai170 4 года назад

    my documentries are now secured thanks

  • @mohamedishaq9033
    @mohamedishaq9033 5 лет назад +2

    what will happen when we connect the protected pendrive In to a mobile device?

    • @bharatsoni3615
      @bharatsoni3615 4 года назад

      @@jonon1699 what if it's a windows phone???

  • @ingridmcdougald3339
    @ingridmcdougald3339 3 месяца назад

    If you use Bitlocker to lock will you be able to open on any computer or only ones with Bitlocker

  • @AquaStevae
    @AquaStevae Год назад +1

    What about if the USB drive is a bootable Windows 11 drive???

  • @davechristian7543
    @davechristian7543 Год назад +1

    0:46 I right clicked but there is no bit-locker buddy ? can u explain plz.. thank you

    • @davechristian7543
      @davechristian7543 Год назад

      Ya sorry i just double check 'there isnt anywhere were it says bit-blocker arfter i right click on the USB ? could u plz help as its very interesting..

    • @davechristian7543
      @davechristian7543 Год назад

      When i looked your UBS says different things actually, well not all as it has copy n so on but not exactly wat mine says n im using a normal UBS on a windows 10 so im a lil confused now?

  • @Lost_Dawn
    @Lost_Dawn 7 месяцев назад

    Not only is it unavailable on 11 Home, but it's also hackable as seen on RUclips. I need a encrypted password on the drive itself that will ask for it whenever it's plugged in.

  • @Home_Run_Kid72
    @Home_Run_Kid72 4 года назад +1

    I see you didn't safely remove your USB drive.. I too like to live dangerously

  • @leskachanel9798
    @leskachanel9798 2 года назад

    thank you for the great videos.. one question about how to stop the BitLocker because when I tried to stop there was a massage to stop the procedure because the archive in the usb may be lost. what the correct whey to stop the BitLocker so someone won't lose his fils ?
    thank you against

  • @wipros3567
    @wipros3567 4 года назад

    This video shows you that you don't need any 100% free to download softwares to do it ;) Recommended to use this simple method

    • @jeffsmith3350
      @jeffsmith3350 Год назад

      Only works on W10 PRO, not on HOME. So, not a simple method for most people.

  • @HumbeTX
    @HumbeTX 5 лет назад +6

    that was easy, thank you for the video!

  • @Zynphii
    @Zynphii Месяц назад

    Awesome, thanks!

  • @aether9061
    @aether9061 5 лет назад +2

    You are a life saver thanks

  • @johngoard8272
    @johngoard8272 3 месяца назад

    Thanks mate very helpful.

  • @bkt2781
    @bkt2781 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much. it made my life a bit easy

  • @geoffphil
    @geoffphil 4 месяца назад

    So do I need special software - Bitlocker??

  • @jaysonmarinay1552
    @jaysonmarinay1552 6 лет назад +2

    its awesome... thanks a lot mr. thomas.. APPRECIATED.

  • @wsmith6570
    @wsmith6570 5 лет назад +1

    After you set up your password on the flash drive, can the flash drive be accessed on any other PC that you plug it into?

    • @kodiaru
      @kodiaru 5 лет назад +2

      As long as it had Bitlocker/Latest Windows 10 Version

  • @ricardoballantyne1057
    @ricardoballantyne1057 2 года назад

    Hi Gd morning my name is ricardo...i just came across your video showing us how to lock a pen drive from people...i lost a pen drive d other day when i was traveling it had some important stuff on it...so i am asking u this question if i make a lock for my other pen drive...will i be able to use my other pen drive on my laptop, computer, tablet, phone...will i be able to unlock it from d other devices that i have...let me know please thank u stay safe be safe out there 🙏🏼👌🏼👍🏻👊🏼

  • @ZohaRouhTarrot
    @ZohaRouhTarrot 11 месяцев назад

    thanks , I did follow this of your advise since 2029 and it works , thank you

    • @kirtimaniar3642
      @kirtimaniar3642 10 месяцев назад

      2029?

    • @ZohaRouhTarrot
      @ZohaRouhTarrot 10 месяцев назад

      hhhhhh I want to Write 2020 I clicked 9 in place of 0 by mistake hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh@@kirtimaniar3642

  • @ibrahimezz4317
    @ibrahimezz4317 5 лет назад +2

    Is that works on any windows 10 version specially home edition o mean i didnt find turn on bitlocker

    • @niesamain1871
      @niesamain1871 4 года назад

      Home version do not have bitlock, but as far as I know you can download it via microsoft store or maybe other websites?

  • @stu13th
    @stu13th 7 месяцев назад

    How do you go about taking the lock off when you don't need it?

  • @dhansel4835
    @dhansel4835 Год назад

    I was looking for a way to let someone access the files (Play Videos and watch text) without using a password but they could not alter the contents.
    Any suggestions?

  • @mani2rajpoot
    @mani2rajpoot 11 месяцев назад

    that was easy, thank you for the video

  • @johncletus4174
    @johncletus4174 4 месяца назад

    Thank you

  • @bradconny3558
    @bradconny3558 2 года назад

    I can't find the bit locker when I right clicked

  • @sitizaniar9108
    @sitizaniar9108 3 года назад

    I could not see bitlock such work after clicking the drive

  • @SPmorality
    @SPmorality 2 года назад

    great stuff, but mine is taking forever to complete

  • @ratamoralesb1976
    @ratamoralesb1976 5 месяцев назад

    No bitlocker option

  • @deltapikinworldnews6240
    @deltapikinworldnews6240 2 года назад

    Thanks it’s very useful to me

  • @dim6548
    @dim6548 4 года назад

    Thank you Thomas!

  • @mr.mughalll
    @mr.mughalll 4 года назад

    Thanks

  • @lahirudilshan3087
    @lahirudilshan3087 2 года назад +1

    Not bit locker

  • @mizbootsie8175
    @mizbootsie8175 3 года назад

    Thank you. Just used your info.

  • @dhansel4835
    @dhansel4835 4 года назад

    I have several utility repair programs that my virus program thinks they are a virus. If I password protect my thumb drive will it keep my virus program from going onto it and disable .exe files that it thinks are a virus?
    I like the SD cards since they have a sliding lock/unlock to keep this from happening.

  • @clickartphotography2133
    @clickartphotography2133 4 года назад

    But we can format it without any password. can tell any software which can't be formatted with out the key which we have encrypted to that pen drive???

  • @romeo_scorpio
    @romeo_scorpio 6 лет назад +1

    Thank God for you tube .....awesome

  • @hawkster4gold
    @hawkster4gold Год назад

    If I set up a password, do I have to encrypt the contents.

  • @stalks
    @stalks 3 года назад

    This encrypted flashdrive can open in any other os like linux or in other devices?

  • @inelectron
    @inelectron 2 года назад

    But if you put the USB in to a Mac or Samsung product it will not work right ?

  • @izzyjordan1892
    @izzyjordan1892 4 года назад

    omg thank you soooo much this video was a real help

  • @AdoTvEntertainment-nf7hs
    @AdoTvEntertainment-nf7hs Год назад

    thanks

  • @mareysaad6597
    @mareysaad6597 Год назад

    I didn't get this option

  • @rehman8535
    @rehman8535 Год назад

    YEAH,, AN AMAZIN TAKTICX,,,, HELPFUL

  • @beorhtiogliskron1441
    @beorhtiogliskron1441 5 лет назад +1

    It also work for Windows 7 too.Thanks for this guide!You are the best!!!

    • @urdoni1
      @urdoni1 2 года назад

      No. It doesn't. Why do you lie?

    • @SunilKumar-hs6xn
      @SunilKumar-hs6xn 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/Vv0k2EbCKe4/видео.html

  • @marcuschoi843
    @marcuschoi843 2 года назад

    Does this method work on a USB-C thumb drive?

  • @evansonndungu6054
    @evansonndungu6054 3 года назад

    available in Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Enterprise only

  • @chinmayipatil2433
    @chinmayipatil2433 Год назад

    Great content ❤

  • @Rytelligence
    @Rytelligence Год назад

    That was a piece of cake

  • @user-fi4st7ni8r
    @user-fi4st7ni8r Год назад

    yeah it work... but now cant Disable USB Write Protection, I've tried , regedit, cmd, and local machine, none worked. people have to be aware when you set a password.

  • @Professor__Cow
    @Professor__Cow 2 года назад

    Need to preface that bitlocker is not available for Windows 10 Home

  • @zovi3363
    @zovi3363 2 года назад

    Hiya, bit locker does not show on mine? Do I need to download something please?

  • @vasilis6015
    @vasilis6015 4 года назад

    Thank you very much!!! It really worked!!

  • @Froggygaming205
    @Froggygaming205 4 года назад

    What if I put the stick into another PC or Mac? What if it’s video files and someone plugs into a TV?

  • @Godschosenchild_0517
    @Godschosenchild_0517 3 года назад

    This video is missing details because I do not have the open with bitlocker option, so I am stuck on the right click on the USB stick

  • @madameonnie1428
    @madameonnie1428 3 года назад

    Easy as 123👍👍 good job bro

  • @mdatifeqbal4
    @mdatifeqbal4 2 года назад

    I have Windows 7 that's why bit locker option is not showing??

  • @chykcath
    @chykcath 5 лет назад

    AWESOME AND GREAT!! THANK YOU!

  • @armindoteixeira2363
    @armindoteixeira2363 6 лет назад +9

    NOT work on windows 10. UNLESSS is a professional version. LOL

    • @lauramaass8098
      @lauramaass8098 6 лет назад

      is there any way to get a password on a USB if all my computers are windows 10?

    • @CVNG216
      @CVNG216 5 лет назад

      @@lauramaass8098 Use SanDisk SecureAccess

    • @camper234
      @camper234 4 года назад

      @@CVNG216 as long as it's a SanDisk flash drive she is using.

  • @angelicalao9329
    @angelicalao9329 3 года назад

    Does doing this might also prevent viruses?

  • @magdebates2697
    @magdebates2697 Год назад

    is this only available with windows 10???

  • @redvanderbilt289
    @redvanderbilt289 2 года назад

    I hate this kind of guides when it's a guide for people without common sense and not for advance things like what if that option for you to put password does not appear

  • @vilivetemotu1716
    @vilivetemotu1716 3 года назад

    but how to make have no password when you go in?

  • @dippydoo1000
    @dippydoo1000 2 года назад

    but if you win 10 bitlocker a password on your pen drive i wont be unlock-able on win 7 etc ????, same with bit locked hdd's ; ?

  • @frederickgarrett9242
    @frederickgarrett9242 4 года назад

    Do it work where USB Wi-Fi adapter

  • @DF-by6zu
    @DF-by6zu Год назад

    Hi, is there anything like BitLocker for windows 8.1. Having real trouble finding anything to help. Thanks if you know of anything

  • @JmanH561
    @JmanH561 3 года назад

    I dont have the option when i right click am i missing something?

  • @NIVIZLY_2472
    @NIVIZLY_2472 4 года назад

    Im my settings it doesn't show bitlocker on pendrive