USBSoftProtect

Note: Unfortunately UsbSoftProtect is no longer supported.  Nonetheless, you can still download it from Softpedia and use it with the limitations listed on this page

Having sensitive content on your computer can be easily turned against you, especially if you don't pay a great deal of attention to the security of your files.

Fortunately, nowadays there's a great deal of software solutions that can help you lock certain documents and prevent unwanted users from ever accessing them.

In order to use this application on your computer, you need to provide it with a valid account and Internet access. The trial requires you to register on the website with a valid email, where you will receive the data needed to validate your account.

Otherwise, the setup process isn't complicated at all. You just need to follow the on-screen instructions provided by the installer, as the rest of the process unfolds without your assistance.

USBSoftProtect, as its name subtly suggests, can help you protect various files from your computer by encrypting them and turning any USB flash drive into a physical decryption key. That way, you don't need to worry about passwords getting cracked.

To encrypt a file, you just need to load it in the "Application / File" field, add DLLs (optionally), specify an output directory, select a USB flash drive unit from the combo menu and hit the "Crypt" button. If you want, you can specify a PIN code, as well.

This app comes with a minimalistic, user-friendly interface that packs intuitive functions. Its controls are simple enough for them to be handled even by novices without significant efforts.

If you're looking for an app that enables you to lock documents on your computer and turn your USB flash drives into decryption keys, you might've found it. USBSoftProtect comes with a comprehensive interface, a set of intuitive functions and high accessibility, even for inexperienced PC users.