This built-in Windows tool is called BitLocker, and is definitely the best choice, because it’s probably the safest and the most reliable tool for encrypting.
How do I encrypt a USB flash drive on Windows 10?
1. Use a flash drive encryption software
Encrypting your data, removable or not, is always easier if you use a third-party tool specialized just for that. With that in mind, Folder Lock is your best choice when you want to encrypt any USB drive. It is lightweight, fast, and you don’t need prior experience using similar tools to figure out how it is done. Just set a master password, then select whatever type of data needs protecting, such as folder locking, file encryption, secure backups, and more.
2. Use Windows 10’s built-in tools
To encrypt your USB flash drive, follow these instructions listed below: If you’re using a newer Windows 10 version, the steps to follow are a bit different. The reason for this is that Microsoft added a few changes to Windows 1o’s UI.
How to enable Bitlocker on USB drive on newer Windows 10 versions
Here’s what you should do to encrypt a USB flash drive with BitLocker in Windows 10: Now your USB flash drive is encrypted, and only you or users with the password could access its content.
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