Why is the text on my Passport showing blue?

[JohnnyScience]

I think this just started happening, but why is the text to all of my files on my passport showing up as blue instead of the normal black?

 

[Kari]

File or folder name written in blue normally means the item or the drive is compressed or encrypted.

Kari

 

[JohnnyScience]

File or folder name written in blue normally means the item or the drive is compressed or encrypted.

Kari

probably encrypted I guess?

But I dont think I set a password?

How can I see if there is a password set for it & if not, create one?

 

[Kari]

Check first if Passport is compressed. Right click the drive in Computer window, is the the Compress this drive to save disk space checked?

If it's compressed (Bitlocker etc.) and you don't have the password you are screwed (pardon my French)

Kari

 

[JohnnyScience]

yeah it is clicked & is on.

Its a 500g HDD I'm only using like 13g right now.

There is no reason to allow compression is there?

I want to be able to just plug the drive in & double click like normal...

Now that I've unchecked it, how do I add password encryption?

I'm using 2nd copy to back up my media & Acronis for OS iso if it makes a difference.

 

[Kari]

Just uncheck the compression. Should be fine then.

Kari

 

[JohnnyScience]

Now that I've unchecked it, how do I add password encryption?

I'm using 2nd copy to back up my media & Acronis for OS iso if it makes a difference.

 

[Kari]

Now that I've unchecked it, how do I add password encryption?

I'm using 2nd copy to back up my media & Acronis for OS iso if it makes a difference.

If you are using Seven Ultimate, you could use Bitlocker. Right click the drive in Computer window, choose Turn on Bitlocker.

Be sure to print the encryption key sheet!

Kari

 

[logicearth]

Before using Bitlocker-to-go on the drive, take off all the data and backup it up!
If things go wrong....

 

[Kari]

Before using Bitlocker-to-go on the drive, take off all the data and backup it up!
If things go wrong....

+1

Backup is always important. Especially so before making some major adjustments or changes like encrypting a whole drive.

Kari

 

[JohnnyScience]

Now that I've unchecked it, how do I add password encryption?

I'm using 2nd copy to back up my media & Acronis for OS iso if it makes a difference.

If you are using Seven Ultimate, you could use Bitlocker. Right click the drive in Computer window, choose Turn on Bitlocker.

Be sure to print the encryption key sheet!

Kari

I dont see this when you right click?

Do I need to go into properties? (I did, but I just didnt know where to go/didnt see anything?)

 

[Kari]

You should see the Bitlocker option when you right click the drive icon. Notice that Bitlocker is included only in Ultimate edition, Home and Professional editions don't have Bitlocker.

Kari

 

[JohnnyScience]

You should see the Bitlocker option when you right click the drive icon. Notice that Bitlocker is included only in Ultimate edition, Home and Professional editions don't have Bitlocker.

Kari

Yeah I only have Pro, so no bitlocker I guess?

What other 3rd party options do I have for top ofthe line security?