Kingston Data Traveler Locker + G2 Encrypted USB Drive User guide

Below you will find brief information for Data Traveler Locker + G2. This document provides essential instructions for the initial configuration of your encrypted USB stick, including setting up a password for secure access on Windows XP and Windows 7 devices. It highlights crucial details such as password requirements, the absence of a recovery mechanism, and the procedure for first-time use, ensuring you can effectively protect and manage your data.

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User guide for Kingston Data Traveler Locker + G2
Initial configuration
These instructions are for Windows XP and Windows 7 devices but the principles will be the
same for other operating systems.
The encrypted USB stick must be configured with a password before it can be used. You
must remember this password in order to access any data stored on the USB stick. Please
note: There is no backup or recovery mechanism for this password.
When you connect the encrypted USB stick to your PC or laptop for the first time, the
following window will be displayed.
Run DTLplus_Launcher.exe should be highlighted and this is the option to run. The following
window will be displayed:
Select the language you wish to use with the device. English should be displayed by default.
Then click Next&gt; to display the following window:
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Read the software license agreement, click Accept to accept it and then click Next&gt; to
display the following window:
Your password must be at least 8 characters long and contain three of the following types of
characters: upper case, lower case, numbers and special characters. If you forget this
password you will no longer be able to access the data on the USB stick, so do make use of
the Hint: field to provide information about the password. Do not make the hint so obvious
that someone finding the USB stick would be able to guess the password.
Note: Once the configuration process has finished, you cannot change your password
without deleting all the data from your USB stick.
Create a password for this USB stick by entering the same password twice in the
appropriate fields.
Click Next&gt;to display the following window:
Enter your name and University of Exeter or your department so that the device may be
returned to you if found. Then click Finish to encrypt the USB stick.
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When this process has finished the OK button will be available.
Click OK to close the window.
From now on you will have to enter the password to access any files or data copied onto the
USB stick.
Safely remove the USB stick as usual.
The next time you connect the USB stick to your PC or laptop, the following window should
be displayed:
Enter your password and click Login. You will then be able to read from and write to the
USB stick normally.
Windows 7 autorun feature
If you are using the USB stick on a Windows 7 machine, the next time you connect the
encrypted USB stick to your device instead of the DTLPlus_Launcher application
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automatically starting with a prompt for you to enter your password, the following window is
displayed again:
If you do not want to have to select this option each time you connect the encrypted USB
stick, you can select the Always do this for software and games: checkbox and then click
Run DTLpus_Launcher.exe. If this application is present on a connected USB device it will
be automatically run.
This window should be displayed:
The next time you connect the encrypted USB stick to this Windows 7 PC or laptop, the
‘enter password’ applications should automatically start.
Failed login attempts
If you enter your password incorrectly, a message indicating that there was a failed login
attempt is displayed:
Note: You have up to 10 attempts to enter your password correctly. Once the password is
entered correctly, the counter is reset to 10. Select Show Password Hint to view the
information you set previously about this password. If you cannot remember the password
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after 10 attempts, you will have to re-encrypt the USB stick with a new password and all files
and data present on the USB stick will be lost.
Further Information
For other information about the USB stick please see our FAQ.
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Key features

Encrypted USB stick for secure data storage
Mandatory password configuration before first use
No password recovery mechanism; data is lost if password forgotten
Password requirements: 8+ characters, 3 of 4 character types (upper, lower, number, special)
Password hint field for assistance
Password cannot be changed without deleting all data
Device can be configured with owner details for return if lost
Up to 10 login attempts before data re-encryption is required
Windows 7 autorun feature for automatic password prompt

Frequently asked questions

The instructions are primarily for Windows XP and Windows 7, but the principles remain consistent for other operating systems.

There is no backup or recovery mechanism for the password. If you forget it, you will permanently lose access to all data stored on the USB stick.

Your password must be at least 8 characters long and include at least three of the following types: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.

No, once the initial configuration is finished, you cannot change your password without first deleting all existing data from your USB stick and re-encrypting it.

You have up to 10 attempts to enter your password correctly. After 10 incorrect attempts, you will be required to re-encrypt the USB stick, resulting in the loss of all stored files and data.

When the AutoPlay window appears on Windows 7, select the 'Always do this for software and games' checkbox and then click 'Run DTLplus_Launcher.exe'. This will ensure the password application starts automatically on subsequent connections.