During use, the PC will have the same processing and networking capability it has under normal circumstances, but the bootable OS is isolated from the host PC's hard drive. The drive is formatted in NTFS, and reads as a fixed drive. As you boot from the drive, you will be prompted for a password, and will then boot into Windows 8.1 Enterprise, where you can log in with your Windows ID. Power up the machine and boot from the drive, but be aware that this may require changing the boot options in the BIOS. Plug the drive into any PC capable of running Windows 7 or Windows 8minimum system requirements include a processor with a clock speed of 1GHz or more at least 2GB of RAM, and DirectX 9-capable graphicmaking them compatible with nearly all current Windows PCs. Read Our IronKey Workspace W300 (64GB) Review

The size is small enough to keep the WTG drive on a keychain, and unlike the bulkier Kingston DataTraveler Workspace (32GB), it won't block adjacent ports when in use. The design is very similar to the IronKey Workspace W300 (64GB), with a slim rectangular design, but instead of a ABS plastic enclosure the Workspace W500 uses premium aluminum. The Imation IronKey Workspace W500 looks like a slim and elegant flash drive, measuring 0.4 by 3.2 by 0.8 inches (HWD), with a sleek aluminum exterior and built in lanyard loop. With a durable design, support for Windows 8.1 To Go, and stronger encryption than the previous IronKey Workspace W300, the new IronKey Workspace W500 is our new Editors' Choice for Windows To Go devices. With the Workspace W500 in your pocket, you can travel from one desk to anotheror one country to anotherand still have your same operating system, programs, and files.

Requires separate drive for expanded storage.įar more than a flash drive, the IronKey Workspace W500 ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) is Microsoft-certified for Windows To Go, a complete bootable version of Windows that can be run on most any PC.

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