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More info?)
how about using vfd to emulate a floppy with a file stored on usb? anyone
tried that (and maybe furthermore start the usb and vfd drivers earlier so
they are started when the system prompts for the floppy)? just a
question...just a question, don't try this on a production machine!...
😀
"Chad P." <ChadP@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:7D8A5AA2-AFF8-4ECB-A709-F67D6185205A@microsoft.com...
> Russ,
>
> I did not find any info about this. I was going to do some tests of my
> own
> but have not yet found the time. If I figure anything out I will update
> this
> thread. I did find and article about vulnerabilities with the SYSKEY that
> a
> knowledgable person can get around the security features. Still it never
> hurts to have more security.
>
> Thanks,
> Chad
>
> "Russ H." wrote:
>
>> Chad,
>> Did you ever get an answer to this? We are looking at doing the same
>> thing,
>> but I have been unable to find any documentation on it.
>> Thanks,
>> Russ
>>
>> "Chad P." wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > I am trying to find some information about storying the syskey on a USB
>> > thumb drive instead of a floppy. Has anyone tried this or have a link
>> > that
>> > might help?
>> >
>> > --
>> > Thanks,
>> > Chad P.
>> >