Do you have sensitive files on your external drives that you want to protect from unauthorized access? Do you want to use your encrypted drives on different Windows computers without installing any software? If yes, then you might want to try USBCrypt, a software encryption utility that enables Windows users to protect confidential files on removable drives with industry standard AES encryption.
USBCrypt is a product of WinAbility Software, a company that specializes in developing software solutions for Windows security and data protection. USBCrypt was first released in 2010 and has been updated regularly since then. The latest version, USBCrypt 10.9.5, was released on October 17, 2010 and offers several improvements and fixes.
USBCrypt works by creating a virtual encrypted disk (VED) on a portion of any removable or fixed drive, such as USB flash drives, external hard drives, eSATA drives, FireWire drives, etc. The VED can be formatted with either NTFS or FAT file system, depending on the user's preference. The VED can be accessed only by entering the correct password that the user sets during the encryption process. The password can be up to 100 characters long and can include any combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.
USBCrypt is closely integrated with the Windows shell, which makes working with the encrypted drives easy and intuitive. When the user enters the correct password, the VED appears in Windows just like a regular disk, with its own drive letter, that can be used to store files of any type. The encryption and decryption occurs transparently to the user, providing a seamless and uninterrupted user experience. When the user opens an encrypted file, USBCrypt decrypts it "on the fly". When the user saves changes to the encrypted file, USBCrypt encrypts the changes in the background, too.
USBCrypt also offers the option of creating a "spare key" file that can be used to gain access to the VED should the user forget the password. The spare key file can be stored on another drive or device and can be used to unlock the VED by double-clicking on it. However, the user should keep the spare key file in a safe place and not lose it or let it fall into the wrong hands.
USBCrypt has many benefits for users who want to protect their sensitive files on external drives. Some of them are:
USBCrypt is a powerful software encryption utility that protects confidential files on removable drives with industry standard AES encryption. It allows users to use their encrypted drives on different Windows computers without installing any software. It is easy to use, affordable, and offers a free trial period. If you are looking for a reliable and convenient way to secure your files on external drives, you might want to give USBCrypt a try.
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