Dekart Private Disk MultiFactor supports the shared use of the virtual private disk’s data in a network. To allow other users to access the secret data, the disk must be mounted on the computer where the image file is located (See the section Connecting/Disconnecting the Virtual Secret Disk above). Then, the shared access must be setup with the help of the standard Windows OS utilities (as it is done with the sharing of a conventional drive).
Note: The virtual secret disk can be available for shared network use only if it is connected to the computer storing the image file. When the Key is removed or the disk is deactivated, disk access will be immediately disabled for all users and the currently processed data can be lost. Do not deactivate such a disk unless all users are off the system and the disk is properly shut down.
Note: Only one electronic Key has to be connected to the computer storing the image file of the virtual secret disk shared among several users. Electronic Keys are not required for other users.
To enable disk sharing, do the following (this example applies to Windows 98):
| 1. | Double click My Computer. |
| 2. | In the appearing My Computer window, select the virtual secret disk and right-click it. Select Properties. Click the Sharing button. Setup values in the Shared As, Access Type fields and click Apply. |
Setting up shared virtual disk access