Work Backup Device - Azulle Access 4

Azulle Access 4

WARNING - DEVICE NOT RECOMMENDED

• After Win10 update the device becomes unstable (BSOD restart loop after 'Driver Power State Error', with updates getting to the dreaded 42%).
• Pretty sure it is a network adapter driver problem as the wireless network and ethernet options both become non-functional (even if it says there's an internet connection)
• The problem can be temporarily fixed with a factory reset (instructions below) but then Win10 updates cause the problem to recur. Maybe it will be fixed in future who knows?
• Product support from the company was unhelpful and unprofessional. I told them I tried the factory reset. They said, hey try this factory reset procedure. I said, yeah I've done that 3 times. They said nothing. Now I'm leaving this review.

Specifications

• Intel Celeron J4125 @2.00GHz
• 4GB LPDDR4 RAM
• 64GB eMMC Storage
• Intel HD Graphic 600
• Intel AC3165 Dual Band WiFis / Bluetooth 4.2
• 1Gb Ethernet
• HDMI Out (with an HDMI extension cable)
• 1xUSB 3.2, 1xUSB C (have not yet tested dual monitor as the USB C to HDMI adapter isn't included), Micro SD slot up to 512GB
• Power 5V/3A
• 13cm x 5cm x 2cm, 580g
• Win10 Pro

Anyway the device can probably be used with a minimal Win10 install for business continuity purposes

• Disable Win10 updates using Local Group Policy (Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Disabled)
• Uninstall bloatware - Xbox, Skype, Office365 trial, OneNote, OneDrive, Solitaire
• Enable system restore
• Install
• Avast Antivirus
• Chrome ... turn off autofill etc.
• Private Internet Access
• K-lite codecs
• Via Microsoft Store
• Flipboard
• Citrix
• Set restore point
• Leave disgruntled review

Further Info:

Win10 Starter Kit

New Monitor(s)

NEW RIG

Mobo for New Rig
Software for New Rig
And Now (Software)
And Now (Hardware)
Getting Closer to Next Project
Next Project
Windows 7 Starter Kit
2nd Baby Arrived (father doing well)
Baby News
RKHTPC

Factory Reset Procedure (warning - will wipe the hard drive)

• Download the 6GB restore media file, which requires FTP (2020 called they want their file transfer protocol back)
• Format a USB drive as NTFS and named WINPE
• Unzip the restore media and copy over to the USB drive
• Power down the Azulle Access 4 device and insert the USB drive
• Restart the Azulle Access 4 device and press F7 to access the bios (password is 0000)
• Select the USB drive from the one-time boot menu
• Wait a while for the process to run then hopefully you should be back to a clean install of Win10