Re: Can I deny access to USB storage but allow USB user interface devi

From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (cnfrisch_at_nospamgmail.com)
Date: 09/16/04 

Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 16:16:50 -0500

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 

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
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"Michael Plotner" wrote:
| How does a domain administrator deny access to USB storage devices such as 
| keychain drives, Compaq flash cards, etc., yet not deny access to other USB 
| devices such as mice, keyboards and printers?  I'd like to be able to do this 
| on both XP and 2000 workstations.

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