Solve : Password Protect External HD?

1.	Solve : Password Protect External HD?
Answer» What is best software to encrypt and/or password protect my external WD USB HardDrive.See this: http://smallbusiness.chron.com/set-up-password-western-digital-external-hard-drives-53293.html. I'm not sure exactly what web page they are referring to in STEP 2 where they say Go to the Western Digital Downloads page (link in Resources). It seems to imply you will see a link to a download page when you connect your external hard drive. Does that make sense? In other words, WD makes software that will let you assign a password. The software is called WD SmartWare.Looks like this is for back-up only. Also, not sure if it will work on my Passport model. Will look into it. Thanks for the tip.Encryption software might be the best solution. The FOLLOWING article names three encryption programs and SAYS that, in addition to OFFERING encryption when saving data to your external hard drive, you can also assign a password. I am not sure whether you can elect to not encrypt and just assign a password. Article: How to Password Protect an External USB Hard Drive

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