This is a great program for anyone who wants to protect their data from unauthorized access. It's easy to use and the ability to customize the code is a great feature. The entry in the Windows Explorer context menu is also a great time-saver, allowing you to quickly lock a folder. Overall, this is a great program for protecting your data.
Password Protect USB 3.6.1 was available to download from the developer's website when we last checked. We cannot confirm if there is a free download of this software available. The software lies within Security Tools, more precisely Privacy.
Password-protect.exe or Patch.exe are the common file names to indicate the Password Protect USB installer. The most popular version of the Password Protect USB 3.6. The actual developer of the program is Password Protect Software.
According to the results of the Google Safe Browsing check, the developer's site is safe. Despite this, we recommend checking the downloaded files with any free antivirus software. Password Protect USB was developed to work on Windows XP, Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 or Windows 11 and can function on 32-bit systems.
From the developer:
Password Protect allows you to lock, encrypt, and protect an unlimited number of folders with your passwords. The password is always required to open locked folders. No matter if your drive is connected to another PC running in Windows Safe Mode, DOS, Linux, or Unix, folders always retain their protection. You will be able to unprotect your folders. The program does not store passwords in the Windows registry or on your hard drive.
You may want to check out more software, such as Password Protect Folders, USB Secure or PDF Password Protector Pro, which might be related to Password Protect USB.
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