

If there is more than one supported drive connected to the computer, select the drive to create a password.Locate and Select the SanDisk Security application.THE DRIVE WILL NEED TO BE ERASED BEFORE IT CAN BE USED AGAIN. If you forget the password, you will not be able to access the data that is on the drive or write new data to it. IMPORTANT: The SanDisk Security software uses the password to electronically lock and unlock the drive. The SanDisk Security software does not support other manufacturers' drives or SanDisk drives that were not originally configured for the SanDisk Security software. For the best performance and reliability, always install the latest operating system updates.įor Windows updates, go to the Control Panel and select Windows Update.įor macOS updates, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. The SanDisk Security software does not support other manufacturers hard drives or SanDisk hard drives that were not originally configured for the SanDisk Security software.Ĭompatibility can vary, depending on hardware configuration and operating system. The SanDisk Security software is compatible with the following Operating Systems:

Create a password to keep others from accessing the files on the drive.SanDisk Security features the ability to: For more information, please refer to Answer ID 49662: Steps to Resolve SanDisk Security Invalid Password or Forgotten Password. If the password has been forgotten, you will lose access to your data.The SanDisk Security software uses the set password to electronically lock and unlock the drive.SanDisk Security allows password protection of external drives that support 256-bit AES hardware encryption from unauthorized use or access.
