Portable USB hard drive password protection recommendation needed

I have a 160GB Seagate USB 2.0 portable hard drive that I would like to password protect from prying eyes. What software will allow for me to password protect the entire hard drive and/or folders?

Use one of these applications to encrypt sensitive data, or use the Disk Utility in the /Applications/Utilities/ folder to create an encrypted device image for sensitive files.
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That simply means (like for any USB external hard drive) recent versions of Windows include the drivers for it. They were first introduced to Windows 95 by OSR 2.1 in about 1996.
But you are apparently interested in the backup (NTI Backup Now EZ) software that's included. You can get that here.
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http://www.seagate.com/au/en/external-hard-drives/portable-hard-drives/standard/ goflex/
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Perfect 1TB for $68
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Portable External Hard Drive / Steroids for MacBook Pro

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If you want to shop for a bigger hard disk or more memory, I recommend you go here: OWC / MacSales
Their prices are about as good as you're going to find, but more importantly their Mac support is superior, especially if you are not completely confident in knowing exactly what you need to buy. Macs are particular about memory but if you buy from OWC they know what to supply and will guarantee it will work.
The ultimate upgrade is an internal Solid State Drive but these get expensive in a hurry.
The Time Capsule is not a portable external hard disk. If you want an external portable HD, shop for one at OWC.
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USB is preferable to FireWire these days.

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Funny how we all have different experiences with different drives.
Like Thrifty One, I have had very good luck with a number of bare 3.5" WD drives, but would never own another one of there external enclosures. Currently I have a WD in my MiniStack, three in old Maxtor Firewire enclosures, three others that I use on a USB to SATA adapter and one that I put into my early Intel iMac several years ago.
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