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

In this TechTip we have Orin Thomas show you how to set a password on a USB stick
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[@jaybhardwa6224]

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

[@MemesAndvids]

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

[@rafaelrodriguessantos6379]

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

[@timoarrg]

yeah, thats why i came here for

[@csabacsipszer9210]

😏

[@schwarzerregen957]

Cats?😏

[@weak2716]

same lol

[@syedalihussain21]

Bad manners don't you this type of language on aney social media app

[@mariorossi7699]

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?

[@anab0lic]

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

[@beeseees1662]

right??

[@Cripppel]

Me having windows xp:

[@wondererww898]

Init though 🙄

[@Prime1373]

Lol just say you're poor loser.

[@supreme1129]

Then do this with winrar

[@ShadowlessNevermore]

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

[@beorhtiogliskron1441]

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

[@samiurrahman2517]

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

[@drumdude46]

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?

[@ingridmcdougald3339]

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

[@ricardoballantyne1057]

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 🙏🏼👌🏼👍🏻👊🏼

[@openbabel]

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

[@leskachanel9798]

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

[@ahmed38707]

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

[@geoffphil]

So do I need special software - Bitlocker??

[@behnamfallahi2002]

I do not have bitlocker What should I do?

[@daddytrain26]

Exactly 👀

[@JustMeeeHeHe]

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

[@R0ks3th]

you need windows 10 pro

[@jackedandtanned6ft5]

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

[@R0ks3th]

@@jackedandtanned6ft5 Yeah you can use Windows 7 pro, but who the fuck is still on win 7??

[@jackedandtanned6ft5]

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

[@clicksandbeeps61]

@@R0ks3th me. And i do coding.

[@bwood6337]

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]

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

[@johnvendetta5426]

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

[@erishzan366]

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

[@ticktockbam]

@Dat_ene_aapje on his mind lol

[@marcuschoi843]

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

[@creativeshashank350]

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

[@nabeelbhatti9011]

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

[@BlackCenturx]

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]

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

[@ticktockbam]

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

[@XPIasma]

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

[@semii2744]

U need Windows Pro.

[@petrichor1654]

Informative. Thank you Orin.

[@stalks]

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

[@jhoncarmichael3248]

hello, i just like to ask is this application compatible to windows 10 home?

[@kallicamaro]

Thanks, 100% what I was looking for!

[@magdebates2697]

is this only available with windows 10???

[@AquaStevae]

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

[@dhansel4835]

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?

[@tariqpalmer4456]

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

[@ayaanz350]

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

[@DF-by6zu]

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

[@angelicalao9329]

Does doing this might also prevent viruses?

[@davechristian7543]

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

[@davechristian7543]

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]

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?

[@inelectron]

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

[@tensuria146]

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

[@serrolf23]

SAMEEEE :(

[@stu13th]

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

[@lauramaass8098]

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

[@nb5729]

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

[@DjangoGroen]

ik ben ook nederlands. hahaha

[@oliviergoggins]

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

[@nb5729]

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 :)

[@Goffas_and_gumpys]

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

[@clickartphotography2133]

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???

[@unhumanized]

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

[@Henessy_na]

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

[@bottleogames]

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

[@watersbey25]

The most cleanest pleasure

[@SunilKumar-hs6xn]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYm6qWCllNKnn8U

[@neurosync_research]

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

[@ticktockbam]

no

[@hawkster4gold]

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

[@Lost_Dawn]

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

[@techdaddy9600]

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

[@SerenityScratch]

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

[@SunilKumar-hs6xn]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKeTnGV7l6h-m5Y

[@wsmith6570]

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]

As long as it had Bitlocker/Latest Windows 10 Version

[@tonyvice4244]

Do I need to download this bit.lock thing?

[@zovi3363]

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

[@frederickgarrett9242]

Do it work where USB Wi-Fi adapter

[@dhansel4835]

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.

[@wernervanderstraeten7394]

Will my USB flash drive still ask for a password if I use it with my phone

[@ibrahimezz4317]

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

[@niesamain1871]

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

[@slavtune]

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

[@oliviergoggins]

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

[@maleickwilliams300]

what site do you get bitlocker on?

[@dippydoo1000]

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 ; ?

[@zachehrenreich4613]

You didn't eject your disc properly. Feel ashamed

[@zachehrenreich4613]

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

[@BlackCenturx]

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]

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

[@MemesAndvids]

thanks a lot, this was really helpful

[@ZohaRouhTarrot]

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

[@kirtimaniar3642]

2029?

[@ZohaRouhTarrot]

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

[@mohamedishaq9033]

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

[@bharatsoni3615]

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

[@ashsharma4748]

lol! my FD does not have this bit lock. What do I do?

[@bkt2781]

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

[@johngoard8272]

Thanks mate very helpful.

[@goharalisayyed]

If I connect the password protected usb into my mobile phone what will happen?

[@SuperGUERO17]

Is this a feature only supported for Windows OS?

[@s.s.supershield273]

Yes WIN10PRO

[@mr.mughalll]

Thanks

[@BigRandomEyebagWaggerYo]

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.

[@TheRivalryDrifting]

two is one and one is none.

[@nagasaihrudai170]

my documentries are now secured thanks

[@lambdaboy9999]

The issue is I don't have pro edition of Windows. Is there any alternatives?

[@jeffsmith3350]

Crickets.

[@JOSERGMMXX]

i press right click on usb but doesnt give that option to set up password ☹🙄 wonder if usb is too old

[@Zynphii]

Awesome, thanks!

[@user-fi4st7ni8r]

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.

[@Godschosenchild_0517]

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

[@HalfassedAdventures]

This only works with windows 10 pro

[@HumbeTX]

that was easy, thank you for the video!

[@askgamer9152]

How to forget password . because I miss my password

[@sitizaniar9108]

I could not see bitlock such work after clicking the drive

[@JmanH561]

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

[@SPmorality]

great stuff, but mine is taking forever to complete

[@jaysonmarinay1552]

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

[@deltapikinworldnews6240]

Thanks it’s very useful to me

[@everywhere3301]

You are a life saver thanks

[@johncletus4174]

Thank you

[@Professor__Cow]

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

[@Froggygaming205]

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

[@vettaray8604]

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.

[@esthervarcas6608]

I forgot my password how can I reset it. Thanks

[@bradconny3558]

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

[@dim6548]

Thank you Thomas!

[@mizbootsie8175]

Thank you. Just used your info.

[@Home_Run_Kid72]

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

[@markjulius2006]

How many characters can I use in my password? Is there a limit?

[@ytb1203]

What kinda long password are you planning on? Singing a song?

[@izzyjordan1892]

omg thank you soooo much this video was a real help

[@ghassene8936]

i don't found bitlocker with w10 pro

[@NIVIZLY_2472]

Im my settings it doesn't show bitlocker on pendrive

[@mdatifeqbal4]

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

[@internetexplorer9085]

What if they reformat the flashdrive , will the encryption will be gone too ?

[@bwood6337]

"They" may not be able to access the drive at all without putting in the password; however, if they were able to reformat the drive then it should erase the bit locker encryption as well as all the other data on the drive.

[@vilivetemotu1716]

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

[@AdoTvEntertainment-nf7hs]

thanks

[@chinmayipatil2433]

Great content ❤

[@wipros3567]

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]

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

[@tmosharaf]

what if this pen drive insert into a Linux computer? what will happened then?