USB Dongle Bootup Key

Majestic One

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Is there something I can use like a dongle or something to use as a "HARD KEY" to boot my computer from?

in other words;
IF the USB dongle is NOT plugged into my computer - it will NOT boot/start up.
...as in the device HAS to be plugged in to start the computer.

can i use a standard usb drive? and is there any recommended software available?

ANY comments appreciated.

Thank you.
 

Majestic One

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hahahahaha... i like your sig... interNATIONAL... WHAT a gas.

say this proggy looks pretty cool.
do you use it?
if so, does it shut down the system, or just as it says, - disables keys/mouse & "blackens" screen? (or goes into standby?)

thx re-opened.
 

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is there however any hardware (like a USB dongle) that i can use to disable my machine from being started AFTER I shut my machine down... say in case someone stole my rig??

i understand there are several ways to get around gutting and stripping a machine down or use an alternative like TRUE CRYPT for data protection.

I just want an "ignition key" for my machine.

thanks again.