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Fixed removable media, such as CDs and DVDs will still be able to use AutoRun. Also, some specialized "smart" USB flash drives such as those containing U3 software will still be able to appear as DVD drives, effectively allowing them to also use AutoRun, Microsoft cautioned.

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PackageFactory is a windows applications that can turn any (almost) software into a portable U3 applications. It's free for personal use...

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LogMeIn is a provider of on-demand, remote-connectivity solutions to mobile operators, handset OEMs, small and medium businesses, IT service providers and consumers.

The LogMeIn Ignition is a desktop application that lets users access any computer with LogMeIn installed without launching a web browser or remembering multiple passwords. Users can just install LogMeIn Ignition on their desktop, laptop, USB drive or U3 smart drive and free themselves with one-click connectivity from wherever they are with an Internet connection.

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ALZEX software today announces Personal Finances Portable, a fresh and mobile addition to the Personal Finances software line.

Zoom Player Mobile v.6 is a special version of Zoom Player for portable USB U3 based devices (U3 Flash Drives) designed for people on the move who need their reliable and familiar media player with them at all times. With a small footprint, extremely fast response, top reliability and most of the features of its big brothers, Zoom Player Mobile is THE top choice for all media playback tasks while away from home or office.

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SanDisk  Veoh Networks today announced the availability of the Veoh™ Web Player for SanDisk, a portable video player that is initially available only on SanDisk® Cruzer® at any time - including TV shows, movies, web series and popular independently-produced content from all over the Web. USB flash drives. The Veoh Web Player for SanDisk, allows on-the-go viewers to browse, search, and enjoy millions of videos available through Veoh.com on any computer

SanDisk has stepped up its efforts to convince corporates that USB sticks are a secure medium, adding built-in anti-virus capability to its latest Cruzer drive.

Any files copied or saved to the latest Cruzer Enterprise will automatically be scanned by a McAfee heuristics and anti-virus engine that loads every time the drive is used. If it detects infected files being copied from a PC, all further transfers will be disallowed form that machine, stopping their spread.