Prevent Folder Deletion w/ Password Protect on USB?

I've seen similar topics but not specific to my needs. I need to prevent folders on a USB / flash drive from being deleted - hopefully with password protection software or something similar (I've done a million hopeless searches).
MOST IMPORTANTLY, the folder has to be readable by everyone. So, I want the folders to be readable w/out a password, just not able to be deleted on Windows and Mac platforms without proper access. I'm aware of disk image and locking folders in the Info menu - however, you can still dump the files from another computer if it's locked...right? I tried locking my files on my mac but was able to dump them on my pc. Any leads or am I missing something?

I don't think there is anything you can do with software if you want to be able to make changes from your computer. There are some USB drives that have a write-lock switch. If you intent to never change the data, you may be able to permanently lock it by drilling out the switch, putting some epoxy on the switch, or some other means. The other option is to attach an USB extension cable to the USB drive, use the switch to write-lock it, and put in in a small lock box (with a small notch cut in the case for the cable. Small lock boxes are made for keeping emergency keys handy, and for real-estate agents use, so it shouldn't be too hard to find one.
The other option is to use a CD-R disk instead of the USB drive.

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#1) Please check your caps lock key which seems to be on and many perceive as shouting your questions.
#2) Use secure empty trash when you want secure deleting.
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Hi everyone, I hope someone can help me with a little problem I can't seem to resolve, here goes................
I Have a Macbook for home use and a PC that I have to use at work. I have recently purchased a 128 MB keyfob USB drive for using to transfer files I make at home to my workplace PC. The device came with no driver CD as it stated on the box that it was plug&play for both PC & Mac. No security software was supplied with the device nor is there any security download available from the manufacturers website that is OS X compatible ( only XP compatible ).
Although I have XP running on my Mac via Bootcamp I haven't set it up to transfer files between the OS X & XP partitions.
Now I'm known for being a bit clumsy and have lost the odd set of keys or wallet in my time, so I'd like to make a secure password protected folder that I can copy onto the USB drive to dump files into so in the likely event of me losing the keyfob at least I'll know that sensitive files would have some level of protection.
I created a secure "locked" folder in my keychain protected home folder but when I dumped that folder onto the USB drive it appeared as unlocked and when I then subsequently connected the drive to my neighbours PC the folder in question was openly readable.
Does anyone out there in MacLand know of a fix-around for this little problem that doesn't involve to much £,$,yen,etc.....
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Smarteee

Smartee
The difficulty here is that the folder has to cross Platforms. It can easily be secured on the Mac and I'm sure on XP. However both...
My best suggestion is to google something like 'lock folder cross platform' It throws up several suggestions.
Regards
TD

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