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Can I use FileVault with and external hard drive?

Can I use FileVault2 to secure an external hard drive?

Posted on Dec 28, 2013 3:04 PM

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Dec 28, 2013 3:15 PM in response to Stevelynch3

FileVault2 is really just a marketing name for encrypting the startup volume. You can right-click on any connected volume and encrypt it.

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Can I use FileVault with and external hard drive?

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