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    Looking for external HD enclosure with write protect hardware switch

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by hendra, Jul 26, 2009.

  1. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    Is there any external laptop hard drive enclosure that comes with a write protect hardware switch, similar to the tab of a floppy disk?
     
    hendra, Jul 26, 2009
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    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Not as a hardware solution to my knowledge, although I'm sure there exists a software solution that may fit the bill. May I ask why you would need a write protect switch, other than the obvious of needing to write protect your data?
     
    garetjax, Jul 27, 2009
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    Files in your hard drive are subject to corruption and of course deletion. I don't always have the time or desire to back them up in an optical disc which would do the job and optical disc is limited to 50GB.
     
    hendra, Aug 4, 2009
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