Performing a one-time boot operation
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BOOTING FROM A USB DRIVE
IronKey Workspace W700-SC User Guide
PCs running Windows 8 or Windows 8.1
If the host computer is running Windows 8, you set the option to boot from a USB device in the Windows To
Go Startup Options. Once set, the host computer will automatically boot from the device when you insert it
and turn on the host computer.
To change Windows To Go Startup Options (Windows 8 and Windows 8.1)
1.
In the host operating system, press the
Windows key + W
.
2.
In the
Settings
Search text box, type “
Windows To Go startup options
”. The topic will display in the list.
Press
ENTER
to select it.
3.
In
Windows To Go Startup Options
dialog box, click
Yes
, and then click
Save Changes
.
PCs certified to run Windows 7 or higher
If the host computer is certified for Windows 7 or higher (and is not running Windows 8 or 8.1), you must
manually configure the BIOS settings so the computer will automatically boot from a USB device. The
following procedure describes the general steps required to change the BIOS settings. BIOS settings differ by
computer manufacturer. For more information about methods to configure BIOS settings by manufacturer, see
Tips for configuring your BIOS settings to work with Windows To Go
.
To manually configure a computer to boot from a USB drive
1.
Shut down the host computer if it is not already turned off.
2.
Insert the device into the USB port.
3.
Turn on the computer and enter the BIOS Utility.
This is a very fast step. You have only a few seconds to press the correct key to access the BIOS (typically
when the manufacturer’s logo appears). You can press the key multiple times to increase the chances of
successfully entering the firmware/BIOS. Many manufacturers use “F2” but an on-screen message will
indicate the key sequence for the computer you are configuring, for example, “Press the F2 key”, or “Press
F1 to enter setup”.
4.
In the BIOS, navigate to the setting that controls the boot order. The name of the option may vary, for
example, “Boot”, “System Configuration”, or “Storage”.
5.
In the Boot Priority, move the USB drive to the top of the list so that it is first in the boot order. The name
of the USB drive in the list may vary depending on the computer manufacturer.
6.
Save the new BIOS settings and Exit.
Important:
Use caution when modifying BIOS boot settings as incorrect changes can harm your computer. Do
not save BIOS changes if you think a setting has been incorrectly modified; exit the BIOS and restart the
procedure.
Tip:
If you are having trouble changing your BIOS settings, see the documentation from the computer
manufacturer.
PERFORMING A ONE-TIME BOOT OPERATION
The Boot menu controls which device (for example, hard drive or USB drive) the operating system will load
from when the computer starts up. Each computer uses a specific “hotkey” that when pressed on startup, will
access the Boot menu. Hotkeys can vary by computer manufacturer. When you select the USB drive from the
Boot menu, the computer starts Windows To Go from the device for only this startup session. This is called a
one-time boot procedure and does not permanently change the boot order of the host computer.
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