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SgtCool
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01-25-2025, 01:02 AM
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Hello, in our school the next class will use Microsoft Surfaces during lessons. I need ideas on how to ensure an exam-free environment. The device should be fully unlocked unless it’s booting into exam mode. In that mode, it must load an image from a USB drive and only allow files from that USB. No access to other partitions or data. This could work with a virtual machine, but I’m worried it might be easy to minimize and steal information. I’m looking for a free solution. UnRaid seems possible, though setting it up for all students is tricky. Would you know of any alternatives? It would also help if the system had a clear sign that someone tried to cheat by minimizing the VM. Thanks in advance!
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SgtCool
01-25-2025, 01:02 AM #1

Hello, in our school the next class will use Microsoft Surfaces during lessons. I need ideas on how to ensure an exam-free environment. The device should be fully unlocked unless it’s booting into exam mode. In that mode, it must load an image from a USB drive and only allow files from that USB. No access to other partitions or data. This could work with a virtual machine, but I’m worried it might be easy to minimize and steal information. I’m looking for a free solution. UnRaid seems possible, though setting it up for all students is tricky. Would you know of any alternatives? It would also help if the system had a clear sign that someone tried to cheat by minimizing the VM. Thanks in advance!

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Lazer18
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01-25-2025, 02:31 AM
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This resource explains how to use group policy objects to conceal certain drives.
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01-25-2025, 02:31 AM #2

This resource explains how to use group policy objects to conceal certain drives.

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02-01-2025, 12:41 PM
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You can start Windows from a USB drive, then employ GPO to conceal the internal storage device.
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02-01-2025, 12:41 PM #3

You can start Windows from a USB drive, then employ GPO to conceal the internal storage device.

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02-01-2025, 05:53 PM
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Great, everything appears to work well. I can also turn off network drivers, duplicate multiple USB sticks, and set up a user with no admin rights for the exam. Seems like a simple and effective approach.
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02-01-2025, 05:53 PM #4

Great, everything appears to work well. I can also turn off network drivers, duplicate multiple USB sticks, and set up a user with no admin rights for the exam. Seems like a simple and effective approach.

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