How do I block USB storage devices through group policy?

How do I block USB storage devices through group policy?

Creating a Group Policy to disable USB

1. Launch the Group Policy Management tool on the domain controller.
2. Right-click Group Policy Objects, click New.
3. Enter a name for the GPO and click OK.
4. Right-click the policy and click Edit.
5. Group Policy Management Editor.

How do I stop someone from using my USB storage device?

If a USB storage device is not already installed on the computer

1. Start Windows Explorer, and then locate the %SystemRoot%\Inf folder.
2. Right-click the Usbstor.
3. Click the Security tab.
4. In the Group or user names list, add the user or group that you want to set Deny permissions for.

How can I transfer data from blocked USB?

Method

1. Set up an FTP server on your computer.
2. Install ES Explorer (free) or alternative app on your smart phone.
3. Connect your smart phone to the computer using data cable and enable USB tethering from settings on phone.
4. Connect the IP of your computer via ES Explorer from your smart phone using FTP option.

How to disable the USB mass storage driver?

Disable the USB Storage Driver via Registry You can completely disable the USBSTOR (USB Mass Storage Driver) driver, which is required to correctly detect and mount USB storage devices. On a stand-alone computer, you can disable this driver by changing the value of the Start registry parameter from 3 to 4. You can do this through PowerShell:

How to restrict the installation of USB drivers?

In Configuration settings, configure the following settings: Select Prevent installation of devices not described by other policy settings, and then select Enabled. Select Allow installation of devices using drivers that match these device setup classes, and then select Enabled. Add the GUID of device classes that you want to allow.

What happens when I Disable USB storage on my computer?

Disabling USB storage will take effect immediately after the policy is applied (no need to restart your computer). If a USB flash drive is connected to the computer, it will be available until it is reconnected.

How to restrict USB devices with Intune administrative templates?

This article describes how to configure such controls using the Intune Administrative Templates. Sign in to the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center. Select Devices > Configuration profiles > Create profile. Select Windows 10 and later in Platform, select Administrative Templates in Profile, then select Create.