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Greetings LucF, <br />
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&nbsp;Thanks for the comment, I was able to encrypt the data from the desktop; export the decryption key and import it to the laptop. &nbsp;The data can now only be accessed from desktop and laptop. &nbsp;<br />
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Many thanks for your comment. &nbsp;<br />
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Foxster
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Greetings LucF,

 Thanks for the comment, I was able to encrypt the data from the desktop; export the decryption key and import it to the laptop.  The data can now only be accessed from desktop and laptop.  

Many thanks for your comment.  

Foxster

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You're very welcome :)<br />
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LucF
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Ok here goes, Iam using a machine that has windows XP Pro. &nbsp;I have an external hard drive that I want to add security to. &nbsp;I use the external hard drive to move the contents of my d: drive located on my desktop machine to my laptop at home, replacing the laptop d: drive with the updated d: drive from my desktop. &nbsp;I want to, incase HD is lost or stolen, have the data secure. &nbsp;I want to be the only one that can view the files. &nbsp;I know XP can Encrypt and decrypt files, but can it encrypt the entire external HD? Also if the external HD is encrypted while plugged into the desktop will I then be able to access the files on my Laptop?<br />
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Thanks:<br />
James_Foxster
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Ok here goes, Iam using a machine that has windows XP Pro.  I have an external hard drive that I want to add security to.  I use the external hard drive to move the contents of my d: drive located on my desktop machine to my laptop at home, replacing the laptop d: drive with the updated d: drive from my desktop.  I want to, incase HD is lost or stolen, have the data secure.  I want to be the only one that can view the files.  I know XP can Encrypt and decrypt files, but can it encrypt the entire external HD? Also if the external HD is encrypted while plugged into the desktop will I then be able to access the files on my Laptop?

Thanks:
James_Foxster

protecting data on External Hard Drive

A desktop computer is a personal computer designed for use at a single location due to its size and power requirements, usually by one person. The most common configuration has a case that houses the power supply, motherboard, disk storage (usually one or more hard disk drives and optical disc drives); a keyboard and mouse for input; and computer monitor and printer for output. The case may be oriented horizontally and placed atop a desk or vertically and placed underneath or beside a desk.