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How do I restrict USB storage device without affecting USB keyboard and mouse?
Go through following steps to restrict USB storage device access without affecting functional devices such as mouse and keyboard.
- Step 1: Go to Group Policy Editor. By searching gpedit.
- Step 2: Select Removable Storage Access.
- Step 3: Double click on following items and enable configuration.
- Step 4: Test.
How do I install drivers if USB is not working?
1. Reinstall device drivers
- Download the latest drivers for your USB device and install them.
- Open Device Manager.
- You can do that by pressing Windows Key + X and choosing Device Manager from the list.
- Locate the device driver and right-click it.
- Choose Uninstall device to remove the driver.
- Restart your computer.
How can I restrict access to a USB drive?
To restrict read access to that drive, click the circle next to Enabled. To restrict read access to that drive, click the Next Setting (in the blue box). To restrict write access to that drive, click the circle next to Enabled. Click Apply, then click OK.
Is there a way to deny access to a USB drive?
From the default of full access, you can change the setting to read only which prevents writing to the device. The other option is disable which prevents access to USB storage devices by disabling the USB storage driver. Simply select the required option and insert or reinsert a USB drive for the change to take effect.
Is there a way to Disable USB storage?
To disable USB storage, change Start’s data to 4. To enable it again, change the data to 3. But let me give you an easier way to change it. Copy and paste the code below into Notepad: Now save the file, in a convenient location, and name it disableusb.reg. Make sure it’s saved as a REG file, not a TXT file.
How to restrict USB storage device without affecting USB keyboard and mouse?
How to restrict USB storage device without affecting USB keyboard and mouse. – Windows 7 Forum – Spiceworks