Simply having actually a password set on your PC in Windows 11 isn’t a sure method to stop hackers from physically getting to your PC– yes, it can be bypassed. There is another security procedure you can take.
For an additional layer of defense, you can turn a simple USB drive into a safe and secure secret that will lock and open your PC, making it much harder for trespassers to get. Here’s how …
What to do …
Windows 11 has a center to establish a safe USB secret. I choose to utilize the totally free third-party app USB Raptor, which offers me a little bit more control over how my essential works.
- Get a USB flash drive with no files packed on it. I’m utilizing the SanDisk 16GB Ultra Fitwhich cost me $9 on Amazon.
- Download and set up USB Raptor and release the app. It will release in setup mode with 3 actions to finish to establish your safe secret.
- Action 1: Choose a file encryption password and compose it down someplace so you do not forget it.
- Action 2: Plug in your USB flash drive and pick the right drive letter it was designated. Now click Produce k3y file
- Action 3: Before you make it possible for USB Raptor, you’ll wish to develop a backdoor login in case you lose your secret.
USB Raptor introduces a 3 action setup procedure.
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Produce a backdoor login
- In the top-right corner of the app click in package beside Advanced setup
- Click Lock functions in the leading menu. Browse down to Backdoor gain access to
- Now click Create RUID fileThis will produce a file on your desktop that will permit you to bypass the lockscreen if you forget your password and the USB secret is eliminated from your PC.
Producing the RUID apply for backdoor gain access to in USB Raptor.
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Pro suggestion: If you’re not keen on utilizing USB Raptor, there are various other security apps to pick from. 2 others consist of Predator and Rohos Logon Key FreeWhile a few of what you can do in these apps is complimentary you will need to pay to open a complete suite of functions.
More things to keep in mind:
- Make certain to identify your USB flash drive security secret so that you never ever blend it up with other drives you own.
- Utilize a USB drive with a quick read/write speed to make your login quicker.
- Before you produce a secret, back up your information to guarantee you do not lose it.
If you’ve followed the actions above, you ought to now have a safe secret that will make your PC more protected– in addition to backdoor gain access to in case anything fails. If you do not wish to utilize your secret, merely deactivate it in the app.
Additional reading: How to turn a USB flash drive into a portable video gaming console
Author: Dominic Bayley
Australian Editor, PCWorld
Based in Australia, Dominic Bayley is a hardcore tech lover. His PCWorld focus is on PC video gaming hardware: laptop computers, mice, headsets and keyboards.
