Password-protect your USB flash disks & external drives

USB Secure

USB Secure

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With USB Secure you can secure your USB drive with a strong password! Looking for something similar to a vault for your portable drive? You’re on the right page.

Use the app to maintain perfect USB security by password-protecting your USB containing private images, personal documents, numerous unending memories, and business stuff.

USB Secure is a versatile and user-friendly software designed to protect your sensitive data stored on USB drives, external hard drives, SSDs, and other removable storage devices.

It provides robust encryption and password protection to keep your files and folders safe from unauthorized access, whether you're on the go or need to secure data stored on removable media.

Highlights

USB Security
Simply install the program in the portable drive you want to password-protect and all the data in it is hidden and is delete proof. To access your files again, enter the correct password, and get your files back without requiring you to install the product again and without needing any admin privileges.

Virtual Drive Option
To access your files, you can choose between unlocking them completely or just access the locked files in a virtual drive. This plug and play feature is handy if you fear data loss in case if a USB drive is removed from the PC abruptly.

Works on all disk types
The product works on FAT/FAT32/NTFS drive types and all types of USB and External drives. No matter how much data you have, it will be password protected in seconds. The tool uses a multi-layer patent-pending method to secure these files on all disk types.

Lost and found info
The app lets you create a lost and found info so that if your USB drive gets lost, someone can contact you with the info you save with USBSecure. You can save your phone number, email, and address so that if it is found by someone; he can reach you.

Features

USB Drive Protection: Secure your entire USB drive or specific folders and files with strong 256-bit AES encryption, making it virtually impossible for anyone to access your data without the correct password.

Plug-and-Play Protection: The software is designed to work seamlessly with your USB drives. Simply plug in your device, and USB Secure will automatically detect it, prompting you to enter your password for access.

No Admin Rights Required: You don't need administrator privileges to use the program, making it suitable for use on shared or public computers.

Portability: It can be installed directly on your USB drive, allowing you to use it on any Windows computer without the need for installation on each host system.

Auto-Lock: It can automatically lock your protected data when you disconnect your USB drive or when a specified idle time is reached, ensuring data security even if you forget to lock it manually.

Virtual Keyboard: To protect against keyloggers, it offers a virtual keyboard for entering your password securely.

Multi-Language Support: The software supports multiple languages, making it accessible to users worldwide.

Password Recovery: In case you forget your password, it offers a built-in password recovery option, provided you've set up security questions during the initial setup.

How to Use

Using the app is simple:
  • Insert your USB drive into the computer.
  • Launch the app.
  • Enter your master password.
  • Select the USB drive or folders/files you want to protect.
  • Click the "Protect" button to encrypt and secure your data.
To access your secured data, follow these steps:
  • Insert your USB drive.
  • Launch this app.
  • Enter your master password.
  • Select the USB drive or files you want to access.
  • Click the "Open" button to decrypt and access your data.
FAQ

Is USB Secure compatible with Mac or Linux?
This program is designed for Windows operating systems only. It is not compatible with Mac or Linux.

Can I use USB Secure on multiple USB drives?
Yes, you can use the app to protect multiple USB drives and their respective data.

What happens if I forget my master password?
It provides a password recovery option if you've set up security questions during the initial setup. If not, password recovery may not be possible.

Does USB Secure slow down my USB drive?
It uses efficient encryption algorithms and does not significantly impact the performance of your USB drive.

Can I uninstall USB Secure from my USB drive?
Yes, you can uninstall the tool from your USB drive at any time, but this will remove the protection from your encrypted data.

Alternatives

Wise Folder Hider: Hide private files, photos, videos and other personal data from your PC.

VeraCrypt: An open-source disk encryption software that allows you to create encrypted containers for your data.

AxCrypt: A file encryption software that focuses on securing individual files rather than entire drives.

Folder Lock: A comprehensive data security solution that includes USB drive encryption along with other features like file locking and cloud backup.

Pricing

It offers both a free trial version and a paid version. The free trial allows you to evaluate the software's features, but it has limitations on the number of files you can protect and the size of the encrypted partition.

The paid version typically costs around $29.95 for a single license, and volume licensing is available for multiple users or devices, making it a reasonably priced data security solution.

System Requirements
  • Windows 7, 8, 10, 11
  • 10 MB of free disk space
  • USB drive or external storage device
PROS
  • Easy-to-use interface.
  • Strong 256-bit AES encryption.
  • Automatic locking and unlocking of protected data.
  • No administrator rights required.
  • Portable installation on USB drives.
CONS
  • Windows-only support.
  • Limited free trial version.
Conclusion

USB Secure from NewSoftwares.net, Inc. is a reliable and user-friendly solution for securing your sensitive data on USB drives and other removable storage devices.

Its strong encryption, straightforward interface, and portability make it an excellent choice for individuals and businesses looking to safeguard their information.

While it may have limitations in terms of platform support and a free trial version, the paid version offers good value for the level of security it provides. If you're in need of a simple and effective way to protect your USB drive data, this tool is a worthy investment.

Note: 3 uses the trial version.

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What's new in this version:

USB Secure 2.2.2
- This version resolves some issues related to USB Secure's compatibility with Windows 11


USB Secure 2.2.1
- Change log not available for this version


USB Secure 2.2.0
- Change log not available for this version


USB Secure 2.1.9
- Maintenance update, a few bug fixes & better compatibility for all variants of Windows 10


USB Secure 2.1.8
- Change log not available for this version


USB Secure 2.1.6
- The updated version brings you improved security for USB drives along with minor bugs being fixed


USB Secure 2.1.5
- The latest update of USB Secure comprises of improved compatibility and the minor bugs have been fixed


USB Secure 2.1.4
- Minor bugs fixed along with improved security for USB drives, Flash disks and other external devices


USB Secure 2.1.3
- The updated version of USB Secure comes with improved compatibility with Windows 10 and minor bugs have been fixed