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HP Pavilion 15-p020ca
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
Hey guys, trying to create USB Recovery Media. Want to know if the Lexar Encrypt-a-Stick Software should be removed from USB before this is done. Or, can it be used to Password Protect the USB Recovery Media? Don't think it is needed but if it can be used I might go that route. Thanks, pcpunk
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Hi,

 

Please remove it, make it a a blank USB stick.

 

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Hi,

 

Please remove it, make it a a blank USB stick.

 

Regards.

BH
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Thanks banhien that's a big help!

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I wonder if it needs a Format also, or does the Recovery Manager do that also.  I read up on it more than once but can't remember.

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Hi,

 

Recovery Manager will fo this for you.

 

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BH
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