Secure a 2nd Internal Hard Drive

[Guest]

I want to purchase a second internal hard drive for imaging and backup purposes. Is there anyway in Windows XP Pro to deactivate or disconnect the drive so it will not be vulnerable to attacks when I'm on the internet.

Thanks.

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Right click My Computer, select Manage. Select Disk Management and remove the drive letter assigned. When you need to create or restore a backup, repeat the process but assign it a drive letter.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

3 Steps to Help Insure Your PC is Protected
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

To secure your computer and prevent possible future security breeches,
consider installing a first-rate, comprehensive, internet security program:

Norton Internet Security 2004
http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/nis_pe/

-- Includes Norton AntiVirus 2004
-- Includes Norton Personal Firewall
-- Includes prevention of annoying web pop-ups
-- Includes Parental Controls
-- All in one, easy-to-install package

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I want to purchase a second internal hard drive for imaging and backup purposes. Is there anyway in Windows
XP Pro to deactivate or disconnect the drive so it will not be vulnerable to attacks when I'm on the internet.
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| Thanks.
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| Rick