Hello Thane, Thursday, March 27, 2008, 11:39:14 AM, you wrote:
> I mistakenly plugged a USB drive from a client into my laptop, and it > installed US launchpad - how do I remove it and what are the steps to > turn off autorun on all devices. (This sort of thing is unacceptable > - I didn't ask for the software, and I don't want the software. Yet > I was given no choice on the install.) > T =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= From: Brian Weeden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com <hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Date: Sunday, March 2, 2008, 4:58:29 PM Subject: [H] Flash drive(s) Files: <none> --====----====----====----====----====----====----====----====----====----===-- Not sure if it has been explained yet, but a lot of modern USB sticks come with U3. This is sort of useful in that it will autolaunch programs and stuff when you stick the key in. But I just see it as one huge security risk and on machines where you aren't admin it can have problems working anyways. Here's what you are looking for, the official U3 uninstall program: http://www.u3.com/uninstall/ I know of no other good way to get rid of all the U3 auto-installer crap than use the tool. In the past I've even tried reformatted and deleting partitions from the thumb drive and the darn thing always came back. I would also HIGHLY suggest that you download Truecrypt 5.0 and setup you USB disk in "Traveller Mode". It is free, very simple to use (the Truecrypt manual is great) and it will provide peace of mind if you keep personal/private data on your key and happen to lose it: http://truecrypt.org ----- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...