DriveLock Encryption 2-Go

DriveLock Encryption 2-Go offers secure encryption of external data storage media (such as USB flash drives or SD cards) and secure file deletion using standardized, irreversible procedures.

DriveLock provides two types of encryption for external drives:

• Encrypting drives by creating an encrypted container file, which is then mounted as a new drive in Windows

• Encrypting of all files directly on the connected drive

For security reasons and with regard to compatibility with other operating systems (macOS and Linux), we recommend using the first type.

The DriveLock container file is a file with the extension *.dlv. It can be stored on all types of storage media or on a network share. In order to use a container, DriveLock maps it to a predefined or free drive letter so that it can be used just like any other drive within Windows Explorer.

The DriveLock partition is a normal partition that is encrypted by DriveLock. It is possible to encrypt ZIP drives, USB / FireWire hard drives and USB memory sticks, as well as other mass storage devices.

Some hardware storage devices do not allow creating an encrypted partition. Please contact the manufacturer of the storage medium for this. You cannot encrypt the drive that contains the Windows operating system files (typically C:\) using this method. You have to use DriveLock Disk Protection to encrypt the system partition as well, if required.