Is it possible to temporarily disable the security requirement? Without that, I don't see any way of using this as a USB stick for booting up a laptop
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I don't know how to disable the security feature. You pay extra money to get the feature, why disable it? You can always buy one without security feature for less money.
981998
What Tony said. I use GiliSoft USB Encryption software (not free). It allows me to secure as much of the drive as I want ans leave the rest unsecured. I've been very pleased with it.
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I don't know that answer, but... for windows (7-64 in my case) they load a service that monitors the USB port and chews up so much CPU overhead that I ended up removing the device and giving up on it. So that will be something else to watch out for.
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Just got one of these too and swapped out the RAM. Exact same problem that you guys are talking about. It only seems to shut down completely with the original stick that came with the netbook. I've been trying every single configuration option for the last 5 hours, and nothing seems to work. Please let me know if you hear of any solution out there.
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I have not tried yet.it seems to be tricky with the UEFI boot.I went the virtual machne way instead. It runs great with the amount of power this beast has.Best regardsClement
1681090
Sorry; I would suspect that if it is possible after initial configuration, it would be considered proprietary. Contact Kingston.
193830
You can, but it takes tinkering in the settings & putting it in xp mode which is less secure
955657
When you enable "hotswap" in your bios you can plug the drive in and out. Window's will allow you to "eject" the drive like you would if using a thumb drive or other externally usb connected device.
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I don't know about questions 2 & 3, but as for question 1, no, the usb port is just for decoration apparently. I could not get a usb network attached drive to work, so called customer support. They said that this function does not work despite the claims that it is marketed with and even the description in the manual and on the box. They would not even say when or if there will be a firmware fix. Would suggest another brand.
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It's me again Neville. If you have hack games the computer might get slower. Keep using ccleaner, defraggler and maintenance of windows to keep the laptop stable. When you start to install programs or other staff remember to disable them on start up. Mine it would ask me for the password in 3sec at start up. The only prb I have that on start up I can't keep the setting with gaming power plan I have to change it every time when I use the laptop.
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There is a place where you can attach a lock to it, such as a Kensington lock cable. I don't have the dock available to me at this moment, so I can't verify that it will prevent the laptop from being removed.
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From what I have seen.. it really doesnt need anything more than a working drive..if you could either remove the laptop drive or be able to access it .. from another source.. just like dumping to a USB.. It would seem to work.. yes. The device is very very simple to operate and from the source it walks you through the download.
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Yes, you would have issues, if your using win 7,8 it's possible to install the device manually and set systems resources accordingly
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Don't know the answer to the first question but it is bootable, but I was only able to boot via USB, not FireWire.
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I wouldn't use it that way because there is going to be a lag time using 2.0 speed. Might encounter some problems. Now u can if you want to run Windows 8.0 as a bootable external device
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Thank you for the response. What do I need on the Laptop. Not very Computer literate, bet you could tell that. :-)
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I've never tried removing it, but I would imagine that you might also be able to simply avoid installing it during the initial setup. Hope that helps...