Question 1

How do I get the code? I do not have the packaging.

Accepted Answer

Go to the Kingston website and search for DT2000 manual.

Question 2

Does it install something when plugged into a PC?

Accepted Answer

No. Press the large button. Enter the code.  Press large again. Plug it in.  The decryption is self contained.  So can be used on android otg usb or a PC. Nothing is written on the host device.  Mine has worked for several years.

Question 3

can this be used with a bitlocked machine, to store the bitlocker key, so the machine starts when this is plugged in?

Accepted Answer

Bitlocker in Windows 10 will allow you to encrypt and password-protect individual flash drives. Any such flash drive can be plugged into ANY Windows 10 computer and only accessed with the proper password for that particular flash drive.

With bitlocker, if someone finds your drive, they will not be able to access it without the password.  You can take it anywhere there’s Windows 10 and use it with the password.

In short, you have no idea how bitlocker can be used with flash drives.  Instead of purchasing an expensive security flash drive, people should merely buy a cheap one and then use bitlocker which is included in Windows 10.

Question 4

How is this any more secure than using bitlocker?

Accepted Answer

Charles, you seem to have missed the entire point of this device. By having a portable storage device that is encrypted that you can easily take with you anywhere, your data is safely stored and secured no matter what computer you have at hand. Of course, if you are only working on your own equipment and all of your computers are using bitlocker then this is a moot point. But, if you are only working on your own equipment then you may not be concerned about secure portability. Let me share something with you. Before I retired I did need to make use of multiple computers in different locations, of which only some were my equipment. None of them had bitlocker available, but really that wasn't the reason I opted to use the Kingston Digital USB drive with encryption. I was using a different USB drive previously to using the Kingston drive. It was small, fast and held just as much information, but it wasn't encrypted and one day I lost it in a public place. I don't think I misplaced it. I believe that someone stole the drive when I was away from the table I was using for a few minutes. Of course leaving the drive vulnerable as I did was completely my fault, but to this day I worry about what happened to the clients' personal information I had on it. I'm only human and I did fail to properly guard their personal lives. I vowed to not let that scenario occur ever again, and purchased the encrypted Kingston drive. I still have the drive, making sure I never let it be alone. But Charles, here's the thing: If I had been using the Kingston drive to begin with I would have been out the cost of the drive when it was taken, but my clients' personal information would have been safe. So if you still think bitlocker is all you need to handle your information security then great; you're all set. Bit if anything I've said can be applied to your situation then I hope my answer has been of help to you.

Connectivity technology	USB
Colour	Black
Model name	DT2000/16GB
Flash memory type	USB
Manufacturer	Kingston
UPC	740617247985
Global Trade Identification Number	00740617247985
Product Dimensions	8 x 2.01 x 1.04 cm; 9.07 g
Batteries	1 Lithium Polymer batteries required.
Item model number	DT2000/16GB
Color	Black
Form Factor	Sleeve
Hardware Platform	Mac
Operating System	Yes
Battery Description	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Are Batteries Included	No
Lithium Battery Energy Content	40 Milliamp Hours (mAh)
Lithium Battery Packaging	Batteries contained in equipment
Number Of Lithium Ion Cells	5
Item Weight	9.07 g

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Kingston DataTraveler 2000 - DT2000/16GB verschlüsselter USB 3.0 Speicher (mit Tastatur)

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