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Q: Can I use my Seagate hard drive with a longer cable?
A: Yes, provided it is certified according to USB standards. However, Seagate recommends using the cable
shipped with your hard drive for the best results. If you use a longer cable and experience problems with
detection, transfer rates or disconnection, use the original cable included with your Seagate hard drive.
Q: Can I protect my Seagate hard drive with a password?
A: Yes, it is possible to protect the hard drive or individual folders and files with a password. There are
many third-party solutions for password protection. However, Seagate cannot guarantee them since we do
not test third-party applications.
Some versions of Windows have a built-in utility called Bitlocker that can protect hard drives with a
password. For more information about Bitlocker, consult Microsoft's support documentation.
Q: Can I encrypt my Seagate hard drive?
A: Yes, the hard drive can be encrypted. There are many third-party solutions for encryption. However,
Seagate cannot guarantee them since we do not test third-party applications.
Some versions of Windows have a built-in utility called Bitlocker that can encrypt hard drives. For more
information about Bitlocker, consult Microsoft's support documentation
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