How to Password Protect a USB Drive Using DOS Command

Password Protecting a USB Drive Using DOS Command

Protecting sensitive data stored on a USB drive is crucial to ensure privacy and security. One effective way to do this is by password-protecting your USB drive using the Command Prompt in Windows.

Follow these steps to password protect your USB drive:

1. Open the Command Prompt by pressing Win + R and typing cmd.
2. Identify the drive letter assigned to your USB drive by typing diskpart and then list volume.
3. Type select volume X (replace X with your USB drive's volume number).
4. Enter the command attributes disk set readonly to make the USB drive read-only.
5. To set a password, type convert X: /fs:ntfs /v:YOURPASSWORD (replace X with your USB drive letter and set your desired password).
6. Finally, remove the read-only attribute with attributes disk clear readonly.
7. Your USB drive is now password protected!

Remember to keep your password secure and avoid using easily guessable passwords.