Free program to hide/protect backup hd

[country2]

Is there a free program to hide/protect my backup hard drive? I know I could just unplug it and plug it back in when needed to uses but too much of a hassle and due to viruses and such don't want to leave it connected all the time. thanks

 

[tcsenter]

Originally posted by: country2
Is there a free program to hide/protect my backup hard drive? I know I could just unplug it and plug it back in when needed to uses but too much of a hassle and due to viruses and such don't want to leave it connected all the time. thanks

In Disk Management, you can remove (unassign) the drive letter currently used by the volume, then restart.

Or, use Group Policy Editor to hide the drive in My Computer and Windows Explorer (does not restrict access).

Or, use this free utility from a company whose name appears to get edited out by the forum software for whatever reasons: Partition Manager Personal (not available for 64-bit OS)

 

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

Truecrypt to mount and unmount when not in use.