Thanks JoeUser!
I couldn't find it in my backwash...... :)
Best,
D
At 17:50 03/27/2008 -0600, you wrote:
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
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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>
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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
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Brian Weeden
Technical Consultant
Secure World Foundation
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Regards,
joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
