3.
Make sure to
save
the new Recovery Key.
a.
Note:
The old Recovery Key will be invalid.
-
Western Digital cannot restore your access if you lose your Recovery Key.
Read-Only Mode
The ArmorLock drive can be set to read-only mode. This prevents users from modifying or
deleting
files.
Note that this feature has a delayed
effect;
it takes
effect
after
the
next
unlock.
1.
Open the ArmorLock app.
2.
Select a drive and go to
Manager
Settings
.
a.
Select the
gear
icon, then select
manager
settings
to edit. Select
read-only
.
3.
Changes to
read-only
will be applied
next
time the drive is unlocked.
Auto Firmware
This
setting
is set to
On
by
default.
We recommend leaving this on for future updates.
Reset to Factory
Settings
The ArmorLock drive can be reset to the factory
settings.
This action erases all data,
settings,
authorizations, user IDs, and recovery keys.
1.
Open the ArmorLock app.
2.
Select a drive and go to
Manager
Settings
.
a.
Select the
gear
icon, then select
Manager
Settings
. Select
Reset to Factory
Settings
. Select
Reset
to continue.
3.
All data,
settings,
authorizations, user IDs, and the recovery key will be permanently
erased.
Manager Settings
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