Kanguru Mobile Workspace v100 User Manual
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Kanguru Mobile Workspace v100
Windows To Go USB3.0 Flash Drive
User Manual
Copyright 2015, All Rights Reserved Model no: KWTG100
Notices and Information
NOTICES AND INFORMATION
Please be aware of the following points before using your Kanguru Mobile Workspace v100
Copyright © 2015 Kanguru Solutions. All rights reserved.
Windows 7TM and Windows 8TM and Windows To GoTM are registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc. All
other brands or product names are trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.
Kanguru Solutions will not be held responsible for any illegal use of this product nor any losses incurred
while using this product. The user is solely responsible for the copyright laws, and is fully responsible
for any illegal actions taken.
Customer Service
To obtain service or technical support for your system, please contact Kanguru Solutions Technical
Support Department at 508-376-4245, or visit www.Kanguru.com for web support.
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In no event shall Kanguru Solutions’ liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential software, or its documentation. Kanguru Solutions offers no refunds
for its products. Kanguru Solutions makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory,
with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software,
and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
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product without first obtaining the approval of Kanguru Solutions and the appropriate export license from
the Department of Commerce or other agency of the United States Government. Kanguru Solutions has
a wide range of products and each product family has different license requirements relative to exports.
Defragmenting Flash Memory Warning
Do not attempt to defragment your Kanguru Mobile Workspace v100 Flash Drive. Flash memory does
not need to be defragmented and does not gain any performance by doing so. Defragmenting your flash
drive can actually degrade the flash memory which may reduce the drive’s total capacity and lifespan.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Package Contents ............................................................................................. 4
1.2 Technical Specifications .................................................................................. 5
2. What is Windows To Go? .................................................................................... 6
3. Creating a Windows To Go Workspace ............................................................ 7
3.1 Minimum Requirements .................................................................................. 7
3.2 Preparation for Windows To Go ...................................................................... 7
3.3 Creating a Windows To Go Workspace Using the Setup Wizard .................... 8
3.4 Creating a Windows To Go Workspace Using Command Line ...................... 11
3.5 Creating a Windows To Go Workspace Using Powershell.............................. 13
4. Booting Your Windows To Go Workspace ......................................................... 14
4.1 Enable Windows To Go Startup options using Windows 8 ............................. 14
4.2 Configuring the BIOS Settings for use with Windows To Go ........................ 15
Table of Contents
5. Activating Windows on Windows to Go Drives ................................................ 16
6. Tips for Using Windows To Go .......................................................................... 17
7. FAQs ...................................................................................................................... 18
7.1 Windows to Go Provisioning Methods ............................................................ 18
7.2 Windows to Go on Domain ............................................................................. 18
7.3 Windows to Go CPU Architecture .................................................................. 18
7.4 Windows Store ................................................................................................. 19
7.5 Activating Windows to Go Drives ................................................................... 19
8. Warranty Information .........................................................................................20
9. Tech Support ........................................................................................................ 20
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1. Introduction
The Kanguru Mobile Workspace v100 is a high-quality USB3.0 flash drive that has been certified by
Microsoft for use with Windows To Go (WTG).
Windows To Go certified hardware has been optimized for:
• High random read/write speeds and support for thousands of random I/O operations per second
• Booting and running on hardware certified for use with 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7,
Windows 8, or Windows 8.1
• Low I/O Latency
• Durability
Kanguru Mobile Workspace v100 Features
• SSD-level performance
• Accelerated application performance
• Quick boot time
• Enterprise level provisioning
Introduction
Note: This user guide only covers creating a Windows To Go workspace on your Kanguru Mobile
Workspace v100 drive. For a guide on using Windows 8 please download the “Windows 8 End User
Training Brochure” published by Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.
aspx?id=39055
1.1 Package Contents
Please check the contents of the package you received. If any of the parts listed below are missing, please
contact Kanguru Solutions (508-376-4245) and you will be shipped replacement parts immediately.
• Kanguru Mobile Workspace v100 64GB WTG Drive
• Quick Start Guide
• Product Registration Form
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1.2 Technical Specifications
Capacity 64GB
Model Number KWTG100-64G
Interface USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 and 1.1 compatible)
OS Compatibility Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Data Retention 10 years or more
Operating Temp 0°C – 70°C
Humidity Range 20% - 90%
Power (Idle) 110 mA
Power (Suspend) 1.2 mA
Power (Read) 340 mA
Power (Write) 330 mA
Weight 12 g
Dimensions 7.4 cm x 2 cm x .9 cm
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2. What is Windows To Go?
Windows To Go is an Enterprise feature in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 that allows you to create and
run a fully functional instance of Windows off of a USB flash drive from any PC that meets the Windows
7 or later certification requirements, regardless of the operating system running on the host PC. When a
host machine is booted from a Windows To Go drive, the user experience is the same as using a standard
Windows OS.
Windows To Go supports important Windows security and management features including Group
Policy, BitLocker, BranchCache, App-V, UE-V and Direct Access. This provides users with a safe and
convenient solution for working from different machines and locations. Windows To Go can use the
same system image that enterprises use for their desktops and laptops and can be managed the same
way. For example, a Kanguru Mobile Workstation device configured with a Virtual Private Network can
provide a trusted environment for secure, remote access into an enterprise network. Note: Windows To
Go is not supported by Windows RT
Differences Between Windows To Go and Typical Windows Installations
• Internal disks are offline. To ensure data isn’t accidentally disclosed, internal hard disks on the
host computer are offline by default when booted into a Windows To Go workspace. Similarly if
a Windows To Go drive is connected to a computer with a running OS, the Windows To Go drive
will not be displayed in Windows Explorer.
Note: If the Windows to Go drive is being provisioned using PowerShell or the Command Prompt
and not the Setup Wizard, then you can choose to change this functionality.
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) isn’t used. Enabling BitLocker on a Windows To Go workspace
can prevent data loss in the event the drive is lost. When using BitLocker Drive Encryption, a preoperating system boot password will be used for security rather than the TPM since the TPM is tied
to a specific computer and a Windows To Go drives will likely move between multiple computers.
• Hibernate is disabled by default. To ensure that the Windows To Go workspace is able to move
between computers easily, hibernation is disabled by default. Hibernation can be re-enabled by
configuring the Group Policy settings.
• Windows Recovery Environment isn’t available. In the rare case that you need to recover your
Windows To Go drive, you should re-image it with a fresh image of Windows.
• Refreshing or resetting a Windows To Go workspace is not supported. Resetting to the
manufacturer’s standard for the computer doesn’t apply when running a Windows To Go workspace.
• Store is disabled by default on Windows 8. Apps licensed through the store are linked to hardware
for licensing. Since Windows To Go is designed to roam to different host PCs access to the store is
disabled. Windows 8.1 settings have been updated to allow you to access the Windows Store.
Note: If you are running Windows 8.1 and have purchased apps from the Microsoft Store, you
can simply log into your Microsoft account and download the application to your Windows to Go
device without having to purchase them again.
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3. Creating a Windows To Go Workspace
There are multiple ways to create a Windows To Go Workspace. The three methods officially supported
by Microsoft are:
• Running the built-in Windows To Go setup wizard from a Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise host
• Manually programming through Command Line from a Windows 7 or Windows 8 host
• Manually programming through PowerShell commands from a Windows 7 or Windows 8 host
3.1 Minimum Requirements
The following requirements MUST be met in order to create a Windows To Go workspace:
• PC host capable of booting from a USB device
• PC host running 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 8 Enterprise
• PC host with available USB port (USB2.0 supported, USB3.0 recommended)
• PC host with 1Ghz or faster processor
• PC host with 2GB or greater of RAM
• PC host with DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.2 or greater driver
• Windows 8 Enterprise ISO or DVD
Other Considerations
• If the host PC is 32-bit with legacy BIOS, then it will only support booting from a 32-bit Windows
To Go USB flash drive.
• If the host PC is 64-bit with legacy BIOS, then it will support booting from 32-bit and 64-bit
Windows To Go USB flash drive.
• If the host PC is 32-bit with UEFI BIOS, then it will only support booting from a 32-bit Windows
To Go USB flash drive.
• If the host PC is 64-bit with UEFI BIOS, then it will only support booting from a 64-bit Windows
To Go USB flash drive.
• Windows To Go cannot be provisioned by a computer running on an ARM processor.
3.2 Preparation for Windows To Go
Enterprise corporations install Windows on a large group of computers either by using configuration
management software (such as System Center Configuration Manager), or by using standard Windows
deployment tools such as DiskPart, ImageX, and the Deployment Image Servicing and Management
(DISM) tool. These same tools can be used to create Windows To Go golden images, just as you would
if you were planning for provisioning a new class of mobile PCs.
Important! Make sure you use the versions of the deployment tools provided for the version of Windows
you are deploying. There have been many enhancements made to support Windows To Go. Using
versions of the deployment tools released for Windows 7 or earlier versions of Windows to provision a
Windows To Go drive is not supported.
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