Anthus
01-14-2010, 06:50 AM
Well, seeing as the computer forum is gone, I'll ask here.
I want to know if a program exists that will allow me to put a password on my external hard drive, but will let me "approve" certain computers (my two computers) so that I don't have to put it in every time I want to access my stuff. The password will keep people out (obviously), and allow me to still use it on other machines than my own.
I bought a WD passport external drive some time ago that I've been using as my primary storage, and it came with some software, but I wiped that shit so quick (But I don't think it was this, it seemed like bloatware). I basically want it so my shit is secure if it where to get lost, or stolen. It may be a bit much to ask, but it's be nice to have like, a "Please return to" type file accessible if it where found. If it doesn't exist, maybe I should sell the idea. Yeah right.
So, does such software exist, and will it -not- require a re-format of the drive? Thank you.
On an unrelated note, what happened to GCD? Did it go out with the hack? Would it be a lot of work or something to bring it back?
Again, thank for bearing with me through another mundane thread.
I want to know if a program exists that will allow me to put a password on my external hard drive, but will let me "approve" certain computers (my two computers) so that I don't have to put it in every time I want to access my stuff. The password will keep people out (obviously), and allow me to still use it on other machines than my own.
I bought a WD passport external drive some time ago that I've been using as my primary storage, and it came with some software, but I wiped that shit so quick (But I don't think it was this, it seemed like bloatware). I basically want it so my shit is secure if it where to get lost, or stolen. It may be a bit much to ask, but it's be nice to have like, a "Please return to" type file accessible if it where found. If it doesn't exist, maybe I should sell the idea. Yeah right.
So, does such software exist, and will it -not- require a re-format of the drive? Thank you.
On an unrelated note, what happened to GCD? Did it go out with the hack? Would it be a lot of work or something to bring it back?
Again, thank for bearing with me through another mundane thread.