Re: Disable Usage of USB storage Devices

From: Joby Emmanuel (JobyEmmanuel_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/13/05

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    Hi Galen
    After making the following registry changes none of the usb storage devices
    are getting detected (usb keyboard+mice is working fine). Pls check it in ur
    side and let me know whether it is working or not.

    Regards
    Joby

     Set the follwoing reg key to 4( will dsable the startup mode for usb
    storage service)
    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\USBSTOR]
    "Type"=dword:00000001
    "Start"=dword:00000003----> Change 3 to 4

    and remove system account from usbstore security( add everyone read and
    Administrators full controle)

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\USBSTOR]

    "Galen" wrote:

    > In news:9269558B-7B7B-4E31-94BB-49CE2A230361@microsoft.com,
    > Joby Emmanuel <Joby Emmanuel@discussions.microsoft.com> had this to say:
    >
    > My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
    >
    > > Hi Galen
    > >
    > > Thanks for the info. I found another way to do it and I am testing
    > > it. Will update you if it is working fine.
    > > Regards
    > > Joby
    >
    > Joby,
    >
    > I'd be interested in knowing what other solutions you come up with. Thanks
    > for offering to let us know. Really... This is an semi-oft asked question
    > and needs a good solid answer.
    >
    > Galen
    > --
    > Signature changed for a moment of silence.
    > Rest well Alex and we'll see you on the other side.
    >
    >
    >

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