What USB devices can be used in the student computer pools?
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Many USB storage devices are presently supported for use in the ISTS controlled
Student computer pools throughout all the campuses.
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All PCs in the Pools and Barns are equipped with USB front-facing ports. Each
PC has the Windows generic “USB mass storage driver” installed meaning that
most devices will work, since few require specialised drivers.
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If drivers are needed to be installed to utilize USB storage devices, students
will not be able to do this, Administrator rights are required to install
drivers on student computers.
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Due to the numerous amounts of different USB devices available we cannot
support all of them, so the best advice is purchase something that works
natively on Windows XP.
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Upon request some USB devices could be configured for use on Student computer
pools providing the student has a legitimate use for the device. Students will
be required to email the IT Help Desk stating the intended use of the device
and to supply original manufacturer installation disks for installation.
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