Chapter 3. MyKey

Use MyKey to access and customize your Memory Key through the Memory Key console. Messages and prompts guide you through the short MyKey installation, use, and customization procedures, to make your Memory Key more personal, fun, and easier to use. This chapter also includes some important frequently asked questions (FAQs).

The MyKey application works in administrator and non-administrator modes. For more information, see Chapter 5, “KeySafe II and MyKey in Non-Admin Mode,” on page 5-1.

For optimal performance, the key works with a graphic accelerator that supports 24-bit color depth.

System setup

Your computer must meet the following requirements for you to install and use MyKey:

vPentium® II 266 MHz

v1.7 MB free disk space (on drive C)

vOperating system: Windows 2000 or Windows XP

MyKey is supported on IBM 2.0 Memory Keys. If your Memory Key supports MyKey, make sure that you have the latest MyKey version, which you can download from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support. Search for USB 2.0 Memory Key.

To install MyKey, complete the following steps:

1.Insert the IBM USB 2.0 Memory Key CD that comes with your key and open the Software folder.

2.Double-click the MyKey icon.

3.In the Welcome window, select the Create Desktop Shortcut check box if you want a shortcut to MyKey on your desktop. A shortcut to MyKey and Uninstall MyKey is automatically created in the Start menu. Click Finish to start using MyKey, or Cancel to cancel the installation.

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