USB Upgrades and Data-Loading Explained

What Is Data-loading?
Get the most out of your branded USB drives by having data files preloaded, and use the USB drives as a way to distribute information such as presentations, PDF's, photos, videos, catalogs and any other file type. Preloading content reduces the need for printed materials, which is good for the environment and your bottom line!

What can be put on the drive?
Any files that a computer can read can be loaded onto your USB drives. You can have a link to your website; a 30-second video spot for your company; a PowerPoint presentation; a PDF of your full catalog; or even a special computer program. The possibilities are endless!

Is it compatible with Macintosh and Windows computers?
Yes, basic data-loading is a usable option for both Mac and Windows computers as long as the files you put on the drive work on both operating systems.

What other options are available?
Auto-run
Auto-run allows you to choose one file on your USB that will load automatically every time the drive is plugged into the computer. Please note that auto-runs will not work on any Macs or on PCs with particularly high security settings. Files set to auto-run cannot be locked onto the drive.

Website Auto-Run
Similar to a standard auto-run, a website auto-run will automatically bring the user to a specified website each time the USB is plugged in. This is a great way to drive traffic to your company website, or to a special URL created for an individual campaign. All you need to do is provide your promotional products distributor with the web address.

Data-locking (Non-erasable content)
Data-locking will store your data permanently on the drive, ensuring that it is not erased. Data locking requires the drives to be partitioned into two parts. One can be used like a normal flash drive: files can be loaded, opened and deleted as usual. The second part will show up on PC computers as a CD-Rom drive and will contain the locked files that cannot be deleted or edited. Mac users will not be able to see the locked partition of the USB drive, or any of the files contained in it.