Disable USB storage

[A Lake]

Hi,

Has anyone found a reliable way to disable USB storage devices for specific
users & groups? I've tried the Microsoft method of placing permissions on
the usbstor.inf & .pnf and the registry entries but the devices can still be
picked up and used.

I know there are 3rd party solutions out there but I would prefer to use AD
& group policy to do this.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

How do I prevent the use of USB Storage Devices in Windows XP?
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBO/tip7000/rh7093.htm

Also see: "Controlling block storage devices on USB buses"
in the following article.

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2otech.mspx#ECAA

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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"A Lake" wrote:

| Hi,
|
| Has anyone found a reliable way to disable USB storage devices for specific
| users & groups? I've tried the Microsoft method of placing permissions on
| the usbstor.inf & .pnf and the registry entries but the devices can still be
| picked up and used.
|
| I know there are 3rd party solutions out there but I would prefer to use AD
| & group policy to do this.