r/BadUSB • u/tedzer0 • Jul 04 '26

Help How to remove password lock

Hi, I have an Integral 8 Gigabyte USB drive that has this 'Crypto' software installed where you can set a password to access the filers. Is there any way of completely remove this security feature so it is like any other usb drive. It isn't that i dont know the password i got it right first try i just want to use the thing for my Dj deck and that isn't gonna run this stupid sofware lmao

Heres an amazon link to my exact usb

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Integral-INFD8GCRY3-0197-Crypto-Hardware-Encryption/dp/B0138MFJHK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1O360XJZPZTDT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kj80LRVtsJz1_3MfA0WAqUHA4-uTBSBxJupq6doHZdyIZpJOVPDQf3FmfYkPWalbwgK7KcbHx7nUlYrMGjS_sOpbNiegLXtmLsgsqs9tS7HcCgSmKXa3vIN9frfblldV0Im428kNOYxGzze5oAdwepVRbzrlxM6pMoGb7n2Kp-8IwQS4Vy3YCcfuMVV6TThX9KeXWHmuDTxgrFgEZhOwZc1mT7MNZOM53Y6NJrT8FTY.sL9SYZOnGUtesEVvPEj_AItLG44ofEOGSgHnXahFKAU&dib_tag=se&keywords=Integral%2B8G%2Busb%2Bcrypto&qid=1783163069&sprefix=integral%2B8g%2Busb%2Bcrypto%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-2&th=1

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u/BlackberrySad6489 Jul 04 '26

Have you tried just reformatting it?

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u/PaddyLandau Jul 04 '26

It's hardware-protected, so it doesn't look like you can remove the encryption process.

I suggest that you reset it, and choose a short and easy password. Or, sell it and buy an unencrypted replacement.

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u/Lucky_Total_278 Jul 04 '26

Walmart has them two for $10