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Old 01-29-2009, 08:54 AM   #3 (permalink)
JohnC1989
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OS: XP


Re: How do I secure my external hard drive?

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Originally Posted by raptor_pa View Post
I'm going to assume you are using windows XP similar for Vista.
If not already use the convert command to convert the file system to NTFS disable simple file sharing then right click the root of the drive in my computer, select properties and set security permissions to just your account as full control remove the everyone user. Click the advanced button and check apply to all child objects. Be aware if you move the drive to another PC you will not have access.

I am using XP home edition.

I am unsure about using the "convert command to convert the file system to NTFS disable simple file sharing". I don't know what I am doing here.

If I buy a new computer later on after carrying this out and want to connect my external hard drive to it. What would I need to do to get access on the new computer?

Cheers.
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