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Hi,
i've just brought a 2gb PNY USB mem stick and was wondering what are the best free password protection programs i can use? or is there a way i can get windows to do it?, i often use the drives on other coputers.
im really stumped and wondering if any one could help
thank you in advanced. 
I just bought the same stick 
Depends on what scenario you wil be using the stick in:
Scenario #1
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You are logged into a domain (i.e. at work or at school)
What I did was to reformat the stick as NTFS (click me !) and then set the file permission to a known username/password. This only works on XP professional.
Scenario #2
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You are logged into a standalone computer or part of a workgroup
Simplest thing to do is to put all your important files into a password protected zip file 
Regards,
thanks hubbardt, dont know why i didnt think of it lol 
, btw how much did you pay for it? i heard there goin fairly cheap now.
Well ..... I had one of those "must have a gadget today" moments and ended up buying it in PC World 
Paid £80 for it but could probably have got it cheaper online but couldn't wait
ouch.....i got mine for £25 new on ebay, but i know what you mean by thoes "must have" items lol
i total dispise PCworld, the biggest [CENSORED] in the computer market today. I mean the prices they ask for is just.....well unthinkable,
They ask £69.99 or sumthing for a spyware removal 8O
PCWORLD must die 
I feel all dirty and used
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