Lock Windows PC using USB device

Lock Windows PC using USB device

Hi friends as we use USB devices like Pendrive or HDD used only for storing of data and some people used to increase the RAM speed of their PC. Do you know that the same USB can also used as a password for your PC. Yes, you can turn your USB drive into a cool security tool which unlocks your PC when plugged in, and locks the Keyboard and Mouse at the same time and off's the screen of your PC when it's unplugged. This is an alternate way to lock your PC without using any short-cut keys or any commands.

Predator is a freeware Windows software, converts your USB drive into a key that locks your PC when it's removed. To unlock your PC you have to plug the USB drive.Anyone who attempts to access your computer without the USB flash drive will be hit with an epic "Access Denied" message.

Steps to be followed:

• Download and install Predator Software from official website Predator.


• Once Predator installed, plug in your USB drive. None of the contents of the drive will be deleted or altered in any way, so feel free to use your primary thumb drive.


• When you insert the USB drive a dialogue box will appear asking you to create a password. Enter the password and click OK to continue.


• In the Preferences window, take note of a few key settings. First, enter a secure, unique password in the New password field. If you lose your USB drive, you can use it to unlock your computer.


• You can select Always Required check box and you will be asked to enter the password each time you use your thumb drive to unlock your PC.


• Finally, in the section under Flash Drives, ensure that the correct USB flash drive is selected. When you're done, click Create key and press OK.
  
• Predator will exit. When it does, click the Predator icon in the task bar to restart the program. After few seconds, the icon will turn green and alert you that Predator is running.


• Every 30 seconds, Predator will check to see that your USB drive is plugged in or not. If it isn't, your PC will dim and lock down.

Useful tips to use Predator Software:

• To pause Predator at any time select "Pause monitoring" from the task bar menu.


• If someone tried to access your PC while it was locked down, you see the activity log alert when you log back in. You can see the log at any time by clicking view log from the task bar menu.


• You can create your own command how you want it to work.

Not just this there are many more security stuff in Advance Predator version. Visit Predator's Website for more helpful tips. Check it out.

Conclusion:

This type of software's are very helpful and make sure to take proper steps and follow the instructions properly to avoid further problems. If you face any difficult feel free to comment below.