Elgindy USB Protector

USB drives are especially vulnerable to virus attacks or accidental file deletion, especially if they are shared with others or used on multiple computers.

Elgindy USB Protector is a nifty application that can help you out in this scenario, as it is capable of locking your portable storage device, preventing other users from modifying your files or adding new ones.

The application is very intuitive, as you only need to select your device from a drop-down list and specify which actions should be performed.

Elgindy USB Protector secures your drive by default, but you also have the option of formatting the device and changing its label. It is possible to add a public folder, should you still wish to allow other users to store files on the device.

Once the USB drive has been protected, only the user who has performed this operation will be able to modify the existing files or add new ones. If these actions are attempted from another computer, user access will be denied.

Because the program does not need to be installed before use, it can be deployed instantly, and it does not store any additional information on your PC. In fact, it is even possible to place the application on the same USB drive that needs to be protected.

Elgindy USB Protector features a minimalistic user interface, and we found it to be very responsive during our tests, thanks to its lightweight design.

However, the application performs an update check whenever it is launched, which consists of opening the product’s homepage in your default browser. While this feature can be helpful, users should be allowed to disable it and perform manual checks instead.

On the whole, Elgindy USB Protector is a simple tool that enables you to protect the contents of your USB drives, making it impossible for other users to modify your files or store unwanted content on your device. It is fully portable, lightweight and very user-friendly.