WebTrickz » pen drive http://webtrickz.com A Blog where Technology resides Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:58:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Password Protect USB Pen Drive easily with USB Safeguard http://webtrickz.com/password-protect-usb-pen-drive-easily-with-usb-safeguard/ http://webtrickz.com/password-protect-usb-pen-drive-easily-with-usb-safeguard/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:26:41 +0000 Mayur http://webtrickz.com/?p=11353 USB flash devices such as pen drives are an essential and most common way to carry along the data on the go. This could include your private and confidential files that you might want to secure to prevent them from unauthorized access, in case you lose the pen drive or someone at your workplace analyzes it while you’re away. Fortunately, such activity can be simply prevented by locking the flash drive using USB Safeguard.

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USB Safeguard is a free, smart and effective tool to encrypt and protect data with a
password on your removable pen drive using the AES 256 bits encryption. It is a portable program offering novice and expert users the ability to easily password protect the pen drive, thus to protect the valuable data stored on flash drive and prevent data theft. It sets a password for the entire pendrive and not just for a certain file or folder. Once the drive is locked, one cannot read nor write any data to it without the correct password. Supports FAT16, FAT32 & NTFS file system, requires no installation.

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How to Password Protect a Pen Drive – Download USB Safeguard, then copy the file "usbsafeguard.exe" to the root of your pen drive and run it. Agree to the software license agreement, Set your password and press Lock button to lock the pen drive. To unlock, launch the program from pen drive. Input the password and hit Unlock to access the entire data stored on the drive. You can click on help icon (?) to set your contact details (email or phone) in case you loose the pen drive.

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Note: The free version works only with USB Flash drive of size max 2 GB. This seems fine as the tool is really very nifty and useful.

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]]> http://webtrickz.com/password-protect-usb-pen-drive-easily-with-usb-safeguard/feed/ 5 No Autorun – Safeguard Windows from Infected Pen Drives http://webtrickz.com/no-autorun-safeguard-windows-from-infected-pen-drives/ http://webtrickz.com/no-autorun-safeguard-windows-from-infected-pen-drives/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:27:22 +0000 Mayur http://webtrickz.com/no-autorun-safeguard-windows-from-infected-pen-drives/ Nowadays, USB Flash devices (Pen drives, memory cards) play a prime role in spreading virus, malware, trojan, worms, spyware over various computers. When a removable device is infected with malware, its ‘autorun.inf’ file is normally modified to execute the malware when it is connected or whenever the user double-clicks the infected drive.

No Autorun is a small portable tool, which can Disable Autorun and Blocks virus in USB flash/disk from auto-running. When a USB disk is inserted, this tool not only locks the autorun.inf file, but also locks all the autorun-related virus and other suspicious files.

No Autorun - Config

No Autorun - Main window

How to use -

  • After you run "No Autorun", the program waits for USB disk/flash insertion. Once you insert a USB disk, the program locks suspicious files in it, for example, autorun.inf file and other related executable files.

  • If you want to delete these files, just open the main window and click "Delete Autorun Files" or "Delete All". DO NOT try to delete them from explorer or elsewhere because they are LOCKED by "No Autorun". If you want to open one of these files, just open the main window, click the file and click "Unlock".

  • If you can’t determine that whether the suspicious files are virus or not, just leave them there. "No Autorun" locked them so that they can’t be executed and harm you computer.

It also has "USB disk soft write protect" function, which when enabled makes the connected USB disk as read-only. On enabling it, you’ll not be able to transfer any data to flash drive or delete its contents. It’s useful when your PC is already infected but you don’t want to spread the virus to your USB flash drives.

Download No Autorun Free (41 KB)

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]]> http://webtrickz.com/no-autorun-safeguard-windows-from-infected-pen-drives/feed/ 1 Download Portable Opera 10.50 for USB http://webtrickz.com/download-portable-opera-10-50-for-usb/ http://webtrickz.com/download-portable-opera-10-50-for-usb/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:47:10 +0000 Mayur http://webtrickz.com/download-portable-opera-10-50-for-usb/ Opera 10.50 Portable

Yesterday, Opera 10.50 final was released which is claimed to be the fastest browser on Earth by Opera. The official portable version of Opera 10.50 is now available from Opera@USB, which you carry along on flash drives or pen drives at your work place.

opera 10.5

The download files are available as .zip and .exe in International, German and English. Users can can update from 10.x to 10.50, by extracting the update zip file directly into the Opera@USB or Opera@U3 folder and overwrite the (old) files.

Download Here

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]]> http://webtrickz.com/download-portable-opera-10-50-for-usb/feed/ 0 Kingston ships New 256GB USB Flash drive worldwide ! http://webtrickz.com/kingston-ships-new-256gb-usb-flash-drive-worldwide/ http://webtrickz.com/kingston-ships-new-256gb-usb-flash-drive-worldwide/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:33:30 +0000 Mayur http://webtrickz.com/kingston-ships-new-256gb-usb-flash-drive-worldwide/ We’ve previously posted about Kingston’s 256GB highest capacity Pen drive. A new biggest size USB Flash drive ‘DataTraveler 310’ is now launched by Kingston which features 256GB capacity, making it the highest capacity drive available on the market.

Kingston DT310 256GB USB Flash drive

DataTraveler 310 offers a fast transfer rate and has a Password Traveler software, which protects data by allowing users to create and access a secure, password -protected area on the drive called as Privacy Zone.

  • Capacity – 256GB
  • Fast – data transfer rates of 25MB/sec. read and 12MB/sec. write
  • Dimensions – 2.90" x 0.87" x 0.63" (73.70mm x 22.20mm x 16.10mm)
  • Convenient – No administrator rights are required to access the Privacy Zone
  • Guaranteed – Five-year warranty with 24/7 tech support

DT310/256GB is available to buy worldwide, and is not limited to selected regions like the previous DT300 model. It can be purchased from Kingston at a whooping price of $1,108

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]]> http://webtrickz.com/kingston-ships-new-256gb-usb-flash-drive-worldwide/feed/ 4 Create a Bootable USB Drive to Install Windows 7, Vista & Windows Server 2008 http://webtrickz.com/create-a-bootable-usb-drive-to-install-windows-7-vista-windows-server-2008/ http://webtrickz.com/create-a-bootable-usb-drive-to-install-windows-7-vista-windows-server-2008/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:11:58 +0000 Mayur http://webtrickz.com/create-a-bootable-usb-drive-to-install-windows-7-vista-windows-server-2008/ Koala Many users now prefer to Install an Operating System using a bootable drive instead of an Optical drive. This makes it easier to install Windows on Netbooks and systems which don’t have a CD/DVD drive installed.

Koala is a free, small and portable tool which allows you to create a self bootable USB thumbdrive or pen drive to install Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. It has a simple and easy to use interface, using which one can create a bootable media in a few clicks, without running any commands.

How to Create Bootable USB –

1. Just insert your pendrive and the supported Windows installation CD/DVD.

2. Extract and Run the tool, click ‘Scan’ button for both Source and Destination.

Koala - Create a Bootable USB drive

3. Click Start button to begin the process. Press Ok on dialog boxes to confirm. Wait for a few minutes to let the process complete.

4. Upon completion, remove your USB drive. Restart your PC and set the boot settings to boot from USB in BIOS.

Note – Make sure to Backup All data presented on USB device, because this tool will permanently erase it, in order to create a bootable drive.

Download Koala  (259 KB)   [Homepage]

You can also use Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool by Microsoft, to Install Windows 7 from USB flash drive or DVD.

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]]> http://webtrickz.com/create-a-bootable-usb-drive-to-install-windows-7-vista-windows-server-2008/feed/ 2 How to Disable CD/DVD drive and Removable storage USB devices in Windows 7 & Vista http://webtrickz.com/how-to-disable-cddvd-drive-and-removable-storage-usb-devices-in-windows-7-vista/ http://webtrickz.com/how-to-disable-cddvd-drive-and-removable-storage-usb-devices-in-windows-7-vista/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:32:15 +0000 Mayur http://webtrickz.com/how-to-disable-cddvd-drive-and-removable-storage-usb-devices-in-windows-7-vista/ usb Windows 7 and Vista provides an easy way to protect your private and important data from being copied or stolen by unwanted people. This is possible if you disable read/write access to Removable Storage devices like CD/DVD drive and USB Flash drives/Pen drives.

Users can either opt to deny read access/deny write access or both. When disabling read access, you can’t open or copy any files from desired removable media. When disabling write access, you can’t paste any files/folder on the removable device.

How to Disable system devices:

Go to Start, open Run or Search and type “gpedit.msc”. Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Removable Storage Access

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You’ll be presented with various options for different devices. Just open the entry you want to modify, chose Enabled button and click Ok.

Note – Make sure to Logoff or Restart Windows for letting the changes to take effect. You can revert to previous settings anytime, by simply Disabling these functions.

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]]> http://webtrickz.com/how-to-disable-cddvd-drive-and-removable-storage-usb-devices-in-windows-7-vista/feed/ 3 Mx One Antivirus – Free Antivirus for USB drives/Pen drives http://webtrickz.com/mx-one-antivirus-free-antivirus-for-usb-drivespen-drives/ http://webtrickz.com/mx-one-antivirus-free-antivirus-for-usb-drivespen-drives/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:22:46 +0000 Mayur http://webtrickz.com/mx-one-antivirus-free-antivirus-for-usb-drivespen-drives/ USB The use of USB devices & Pendrives in our daily life, has given rise to dangerous threats like virus, worms, trojans, malware, etc. which spread from an infected PC to other systems when a flash drive is plugged into them.

Mx One is a free antivirus designed to protect the removable storage devices like USB sticks, iPod, mp3, mp4, memory cards and many more devices in an efficient way. You can either install it on Windows or on your USB device. The application has a cool user interface and is easy to install and configure.

Mx One Antivirus

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Download Here  [Supports Multi Languages]

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]]> http://webtrickz.com/mx-one-antivirus-free-antivirus-for-usb-drivespen-drives/feed/ 3 Download Firefox 3.6 Portable http://webtrickz.com/download-firefox-3-6-portable/ http://webtrickz.com/download-firefox-3-6-portable/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:31:09 +0000 Mayur http://webtrickz.com/download-firefox-3-6-portable/ Yesterday, Firefox 3.6 Final was officially released with many new features and improvements. A portable version of Firefox 3.6 is now available from PortableApps, which allows you to use it anywhere directly from a USB Flash/Pen drive.

Firefox Portable

The PortableApps.com launcher bundled in the Mozilla Firefox lets you easily install Firefox on your USB device. Also, Portable Edition leaves no personal information behind on the machine you run it on, so you can take your favorite browser along with all your favorite bookmarks and extensions with you wherever you go.

Download Firefox 3.6 Portable Edition (9 MB download/30MB installed)

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