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Any software for hiding partitions & protecting data?

Discussion in 'Software Apps' started by georgetok, May 31, 2011.

  1. georgetok Newcomer, in training

    Hi,

    I want to ship a hard drive with sensitive data ( Not Porn ) overseas.
    Drive has win -7 ( 64 bit )

    Is there a software that would Hide individual Partitions & protect it with a Password ?

    OR Any other ideas ?

    Any help would be highly appreciated.

    Thanks
    georgetok, May 31, 2011
    #1

  2. Benny26 TechSpot Paladin

    Benny26, Jun 1, 2011
    #2

  3. hasek747 Newcomer, in training

    You can't go wrong with TrueCrypt in my opinion.
    hasek747, Jun 6, 2011
    #3

  4. matrix86 TechSpot Enthusiast

    I'm with hazek747. I have always used truecrypt. I actually have a hidden and encrypted Windows partition on my hard drive. TC can be a little tough to set up, i'll admit, but the walk-through is VERY easy to understand. TC is great for hiding and encrypting files, folders, and partitions. Now obviously you don't have to to hide them if you don't want to, but the option is there.

    And there are several youtube videos to help show you how it's done.

    TrueCrypt
    matrix86, Jun 23, 2011
    #4

  5. Artix TechSpot Paladin

    Yeh thats what I was thinking right now, first time I used it was littlebit confusing but got the hang of it quickly. Must say, great software! Recommend it! :)
    Artix, Jun 23, 2011
    #5

  6. Leeky PC Arsonist & Moderator

    I totally agree with others on here... If its sensitive data it must be on an encrypted partition to be safe really.
    Leeky, Jun 23, 2011
    #6