USB problems

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by kong12200, Oct 3, 2009.

  1. kong12200

    kong12200 Private E-2

    Um guys im a not-so-normal guy with a not so normal need...

    for the past few months i and some of the players in our local cafe has been plage by USB theft. not the kind that only steals data on your USB i mean a kind that steals the USB itself and im sick of this..

    so im humbly searching in the net for a software that imits an alarm whenever your USB was remove without your knowledge..

    im hoping that someone can help us in this problem

    -hoping for a solution-
     
    kong12200, Oct 3, 2009
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  2. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    If you are talking about the little USB stick drives walking out, I may have two hardware solutions.
    1. I seem to recall seeing a plastic thing that locks a USB device in place. In order to remove the USB device, you have to break the plastic holder.
    So far, I haven't find the device but I'll keep looking.
    2. Place the USB devices far away from the computer with a long extension. http://www.cyberguys.com/product-details/?productid=17940
    put the cord into the computer then run the cable to your desk 16' to 80' away where the USB device is attached. You could run the wire into a locked desk drawer with the attached device. The computer users would only be able to remove the extension cable but would not be able to get to the USB device safely locked away in a desk drawer.
     
    plodr, Oct 3, 2009
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  3. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Still looking... I found this software http://www.safelyremove.com/fullFeaturesList.htm?b
    and in one of the earlier versions it said something about adding a sound to removal.
    I can't seem to find that feature. There is a forum and it might be worth your while to join and ask if you can attach a sound to the removal both safely and unsafely, of a USB device when this program is running.
     
    plodr, Oct 3, 2009
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  4. kong12200

    kong12200 Private E-2

    ^^ yah im really frostrated now that my files are gone T_T

    well i think for the next USB i buy ill use your advice ill make a cord so that the DAM thing dosnt necessarily be stuck at the side of the CPU T_T

    well thanks for your help man really... if you can find the Software im looking for ill be mordan thankfull for your help.

    well partly is if the theif trys to take my USB again there will be a BAT with his name w8ting for him ^^
     
    kong12200, Oct 5, 2009
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  5. Sir_GeekALot

    Sir_GeekALot Private E-2

    If you are going to get the extender cable, be sure that it isn't too long. This site with USB info says that cables should be no longer than 16 feet. Otherwise, you may have issues with your device being recognized or usable with the PC.
     
    Sir_GeekALot, Oct 6, 2009
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  6. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    The cable I linked him to says this:
    That's the only reason I mentioned that it could be extended up to 80 feet. This cable supports that.
     
    plodr, Oct 6, 2009
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