Installation:
As with most USB flash drives, the Cruzer Enterprise was very easy to install. Those running Windows 2000, XP or Vista can simply plug them into any available USB port on their computer. If the computer is already turned on, plug and play will automatically detect the drive.
If installed correctly, the Cruzer Enterprise will show up not as one, but two devices in Device Manager. Under Windows XP, the drive is identified as a "SanDisk Enterprise USB Device".
With the Cruzer Enterprise inserted, two additional drives will appear on your computer. The first is an emulated CD-ROM that contains the embedded software. The second is the area used for data storage. This drive comes formatted with FAT16 and is not accessible until you login using your password.
Software:
While the Cruzer Enterprise does not require you to install software on your computer, you will need to configure the device before it can be used. If you have autorun enabled on your computer, the setup wizard will automatically load when you insert the drive. After you select the language and accept the license agreement, the password setup dialog box will appear.
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The password setup dialog box requires you to enter a password and re-enter it for confirmation. The password must be a minimum of 6 characters and must not exceed 16 characters. It must also contain three different types of characters: lower case letters, upper case letters, numeric digits or special characters. A hint can also be entered to remind you of your password.
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While not required, you can enter your name and company in the contact information window. The details box can also be used to provide additional information such as an "if found" informational message containing your email address or phone number.
Once configured, the Cruzer Enterprise is ready to use. The embedded software will automatically launch when you plug the drive into your computer. After a few seconds, a box will pop up, asking you for your password. To access the data on your drive, simply enter your password and click Login.
If you forget your password, it can be reset. However, to protect your data, the software will format the drive. Also, the Cruzer Enterprise will go into a "lockdown" mode after ten failed password attempts. At this point, the device must be reformatted to enable operation.
Once you are logged in, the Cruzer Enterprise will place an icon on the system tray. Clicking on this icon will bring up a small menu. From here you can change your settings (password, contact information, language, etc), browse the contents, format the drive or shut it down so that it can safely be removed from a computer.
