Keeping the FAT32 out of the fire

[Guest]

I’m using a PC with Windows XP Pro. Internally the PC uses NTFS, but I have
an external Western Digital hard drive (FAT32) attached via USB. In the
office I share a PC with three other people. I would like to protect the
information I have stored on the WD1200 external other than disconnecting it
and hiding it in a file cabinet. Is there any method you can suggest where
it can be password protected or sharing denied?

 

[Guest]

You should be able to R.click the hd in my computer,properties,select
"sharing
tab" & edit as needed...

 

[Guest]

You could also look at http://www.truecrypt.org - just beware that there is
NO backdoor, so don't lose the password or the data is gone!

 

[Guest]

This sounss lie what I need to ensure security. But first I want some
answeres to questions.
1. Will this allow me to work off two separate PCs with an external Western
Digital hard drive?
2. Once installed, would I choose the same password on both PCs?
3. After being instqlled will I always be questioned about the password or
wil my profile do the interfacing?