i have a small network with several computers in a domain but users are brining in thier own USB storage devises with a ocasional Virus
how do i prevent standard users from using thier USB stick
Re: how do i block users using USB storage devises ?
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Re: how do i block users using USB storage devises ?
1. From Explorer's folder options, ensure that hidden files and folders are displayed, file extensions are not hidden, and simple file sharing is disabled.
2. Open up the properties for %systemroot%\Inf\Usbtror.inf (%systemroot% would normally be C:\Windows).
3. Select the Security tab and make sure that all options for all users are set to deny. This must include administrators and SYSTEM.
4. Repeat the above for %systemroot%\Inf\Usbstor.pnf.
5. If USB storage devices have been used on this machine previously, open up the registry editor; otherwise, ignore steps 6 and 7.
6. Browse to the registry location HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\UsbStor.
7. Open up the registry key Start and change the data value to 4. Close the registry editor.
That’s it! If simple file sharing was enabled previously, don’t forget to re-enable it.
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