In case of home fire, I want to store my drive safely. I'd store it in the freezer in a waterproof container, but wonder about the cold.
2007-02-15 08:43:03 · 6 answers · asked by marjorie.sovereign@sbcglobal.net 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
That would not be recommended. Try a fire-proof safe.
2007-02-15 08:49:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Just leave it on the desk - the freezer isn't that much more fireproof. Better off picking up a fireproof safe for under $100.
But to answer the question... One technique I've used to read broken hard drives is to freeze them and then access it while it's cold. (It worked once, but I've tried several times.) In any case, the device still worked after removing from the freezer after a day.
So, the flash drive may survive as well. Try it with a cheap one just in case.
2007-02-15 08:49:26 · answer #2 · answered by BigRez 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The cold would break the flash drive. Simply lock it in a draw it will be safe. In the event of a fire you should have smoke detectors. Remember flash drives are made of metal (inside) and the cold would render the components useless.
A safe in a basement is also recommended.
2007-02-15 08:48:04 · answer #3 · answered by Chεεrs [uk] 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not recommended.
If you want to store something safe from fire, put it in a metal box and store it at the lowest point in your basement. Heat goes up, not down.
2007-02-15 08:50:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can keep it cool, but not to the point of Freezing the unit.
You might be better getting a fire-proof safe
2007-02-15 08:49:03 · answer #5 · answered by Mictlan_KISS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In case of a fire, grab your flash drive and get the hell out.
2007-02-15 08:51:45 · answer #6 · answered by Heather 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋