If for some reason you want to prevent the use of USB drives (memory sticks) on your Windows computer then follow the simple steps outlined below:
Note: You need to be logged on to Windows Administrative or a member of the Administrators group
- Cick Start > Run >> type regedit (This will open the registry editor)
- Navigate to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\USBSTOR
- Select the USBSTOR folder
- In the right hand window pane locate the Start DWORD [See pic below]
- Double-click Start and change its value to 4 [See pic below]
- Click OK
- Now close the registry editor and restart your computer
This will block all USB storage devices being detected by Windows. If you want to enable USB devices at a later date simple change the the string’s DWORD value back to 3
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