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Offline powerkickeR

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LiveUSB loaded with BT5
« on: February 06, 2012, 03:36:32 am »
So I've had my USB loaded with BT5 for a while now, one thing I've noticed is that I can't save, or make new files on it. Like for example, I'll make a random text document, save it to my root folder, when I restart and try to boot back into BT5 from my USB, it just loads windows. Is there something I'm doing wrong? Or am I just not supposed to have files saved on the LiveUSB that has BT5?

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Re: LiveUSB loaded with BT5
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2012, 07:43:04 am »
a live usb is a non-persistent operation system, it is more secure because everything you do is not saved.

However, you can create a BT5 persistent usb OS,  http://www.backtrack-linux.org/wiki/index.php/Persistent_USB
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Re: LiveUSB loaded with BT5
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2012, 12:44:12 pm »
a live usb is a non-persistent operation system, it is more secure because everything you do is not saved.

However, you can create a BT5 persistent usb OS,  http://www.backtrack-linux.org/wiki/index.php/Persistent_USB

Wow, great link, thanks man.

I have two quick questions though; if I were to make a file on the LiveUSB BT5, but then delete it before I reboot, will it still mess up the the liveusb? Also, am I able to bookmark pages on firefox?
« Last Edit: February 06, 2012, 12:45:02 pm by powerkickeR »

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Re: LiveUSB loaded with BT5
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2012, 02:27:03 pm »
I have two quick questions though; if I were to make a file on the LiveUSB BT5, but then delete it before I reboot, will it still mess up the the liveusb?
No, your USB will be fine. Even if you don't delete the file before a reboot it won't matter, it will however not be there the next time you boot up BT5 from the stick.

Also, am I able to bookmark pages on firefox?

Yes, you will be able to use the functions of Firefox as usual, except like I said before, any changes you make won't be there after a reboot, i.e. your bookmarks will not be saved.
« Last Edit: February 07, 2012, 02:28:35 pm by 0x90 »