Can I use a USB Thumb Drive to act as a key to allow access to files on a Desktop PC?

[PaceMkrRep]

Hi all,

I somewhat remember reading about a program that basically turns a USB
Thumb drive into a security key for a desktop computer, but can't
remember the specifics or find the article.

I am interested in password protecting certain folders on my desktop
computer and/or preventing access to certain programs on a computer
that others have access to. Does anyone know of a program or a way to
do this so that the folders or programs are only accessible when a
specific USB thumb drive is inserted into a USB port to that computer?

Any ideas or help will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!!!

Regards,

Steve B.

 

[Steven L Umbach]

I have not tried it myself but the link below claims to have a product that
can do what you want. You may also want to post in
Microsoft.public.security.crypto newsgroup. --- Steve

http://www.dekart.com/products/encryption/secrets_keeper/