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    Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    [QUOTE=jaydatech;43642]hi i try 2 enebal da usb port on my laptop wit sum of instruction i got like enebaling it through da registry...but it stil could nt go...plz help...


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    Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    Hi mem,

    There is no folder with the name of "Services" under CurrentControlSet in the following path in WinXP SP2. I think it will be in WinXP SP3.
    Any how thanks for your advise.

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor


    ***********************************************

    Quote Originally Posted by Sridevichitthu View Post
    Hi Team,

    I read in one of the Article on Microsoft Website which tells you How to Disable Storage Devices.All you need to do is changes in Registry key would disable the device,but before changing any keys in registry read this note

    "Warning : Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk. If a USB storage device is already installed on the computer"

    set the Start value in the following registry key to 4:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor

    When you do so, the USB storage device does not work when the user connects the device to the computer.

    To set the Start value, follow these

    steps:1. Click Start, and then click Run.
    2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
    3. Locate, and then click the following registry key:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor

    4. In the right pane, double-click Start.
    5. In the Value data box, type 4, click Hexadecimal (if it is not already
    selected), and then click OK.
    6. Quit Registry Editor.

    Let me know How it worked for you.

    Regards,
    Sridevi



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    Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    thx great


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    Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    Right click on My computers -> manage -> devicemanager -> universalserial bus cotrol then right click on and enable / disable.


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    Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    Dear Tem,

    How to enable/disable USB ports on win xp pro


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    Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    how disable usb port for power user


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    Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    Hi,

    To disable the access to USB port, in windows XP follow the steps below

    1. Click Start, and then click Run.
    2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
    3. Locate, and then click the following registry key:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor
    4. In the right pane, double-click Start.
    5. In the Value data box, type 4, click Hexadecimal (if it is not already selected), and then click OK.
    6. Quit Registry Editor.

    To re-enable a disabled port, follow these steps below

    1. Click Start, and then click Run.
    2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
    3. Locate, and then click the following registry key:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor
    4. In the right pane, double-click Start.
    5. In the Value data box, type 3, click Hexadecimal (if it is not already selected), and then click OK.
    6. Quit Registry Editor


    Thanks,
    Riju.


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    Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    The USB port is disabled to write to Jumpdrive but can read from Jumpdrive. (windowsXP service pack 3)

    I follow the steps below and value is 3. What else I should do/check? Thanks!

    1. Click Start, and then click Run.
    2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
    3. Locate, and then click the following registry key:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor
    4. In the right pane, double-click Start.
    5. In the Value data box, type 3, click Hexadecimal (if it is not already selected), and then click OK.
    6. Quit Registry Editor


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    Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    Quote Originally Posted by Manojks View Post
    Hi,

    I want to know how to enable/disable usb ports...
    For eg: Suppose i want to prevent the users to connect any usb devices in the system. How can i do that??

    Thanks
    Manoj
    Hi,
    sudarshan heir, to enable & desable the USB go to device manager there u can see the USB Icons in that right click on that u can see the disable and enable click on fromthere you can do the same

    thanks,
    sudarshan


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    Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    Anybody help me on this?

    The USB port is disabled to write to Jumpdrive but can read from Jumpdrive. (windowsXP service pack 3)

    I follow the steps below and value is 3. What else I should do/check? Thanks!

    1. Click Start, and then click Run.
    2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
    3. Locate, and then click the following registry key:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor
    4. In the right pane, double-click Start.
    5. In the Value data box, type 3, click Hexadecimal (if it is not already selected), and then click OK.
    6. Quit Registry Editor


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    Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    Quote Originally Posted by califny View Post
    Anybody help me on this?

    The USB port is disabled to write to Jumpdrive but can read from Jumpdrive. (windowsXP service pack 3)

    I follow the steps below and value is 3. What else I should do/check? Thanks!

    1. Click Start, and then click Run.
    2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
    3. Locate, and then click the following registry key:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor
    4. In the right pane, double-click Start.
    5. In the Value data box, type 3, click Hexadecimal (if it is not already selected), and then click OK.
    6. Quit Registry Editor
    Hi Friend,

    value 3 is for enable & value 4 is for disable the usb drive.
    To disable thre drive give value 4.

    If this method doesn't work for you, you can try going into device manager and under USB controllers you can try disabling them from there.

    If neither of those methods work then go into your computer BIOS and disable the USB ports.

    Regards,
    Rijus.

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    Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    Hi Rijus,

    I need to find it out how to enable USB port, not disable it.
    How?

    Thanks!


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    Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    Quote Originally Posted by califny View Post
    Hi Rijus,

    I need to find it out how to enable USB port, not disable it.
    How?

    Thanks!
    Hi Friend,

    To Enable usb port follow these steps.


    1. Click Start, and then click Run.
    2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
    3. Locate, and then click the following registry key:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor
    4. In the right pane, double-click Start.
    5. In the Value data box, type 3, click Hexadecimal (if it is not already selected), and then click OK.
    6. Quit Registry Editor

    If this method doesn't work for you, you can try going into device manager and under USB controllers you can try enabling them from there.

    If neither of those methods work then go into your computer BIOS and enable the USB ports.


    The solution has been already given within this thread.I think u didnt noticed.

    Thanks,
    Rijus.

    Last edited by rijus; 11-21-2009 at 10:43 AM.
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    Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    Really Good.


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    Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    I tried 3 ways that rijus mentioned, but still can not figure out the isssue. But the problem still exists:

    The USB port is disabled to write to Jumpdrive but can read from Jumpdrive. (windowsXP service pack 3)

    Any other clue?


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    Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    Quote Originally Posted by califny View Post
    i tried 3 ways that rijus mentioned, but still can not figure out the isssue. But the problem still exists: the usb port is disabled to write to jumpdrive but can read from jumpdrive. (windowsxp service pack 3) any other clue?
    Dear friend,

    All the 3 ways works fine here.I dont know whats wrong in it .
    Anyway download usb disabler like intelliadmin, usb drive disabler tool 2.0.1.5 , gili usb stick encryption 1.5 ,etc & try.

    Regards,
    Rijus.

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    Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    It can be done :
    1.from bios set up

    2.from device manager.

    3. from Registry Edit

    4. By disconnecting the USB connectivity on ATX cabinet of ur CPU


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    Angry Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    Quote Originally Posted by naidu.swati View Post
    FOR ENABLING
    1. Click Start, and then click Run.
    2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
    3. Locate and then click the following registry key:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesUsbStor
    4. In the details pane, double-click Start.
    5. In the Value data box, type 4, click Hexadecimal (if it is not already selected), and then click OK.
    6. Exit Registry Editor.

    FOR DISABLING

    1. Click Start, and then click Run.
    2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
    3. Locate, and then click the following registry key:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesUsbStor
    4. In the right pane, double-click Start.
    5. In the Value data box, type 3, click Hexadecimal (if it is not already selected), and then click OK.
    6. Quit Registry Editor.
    Hi Swati, i think u hav explained in other way around.
    your first 6 steps shd be for Disable and the other 6 steps shd be for Enablement. Hope you can correct urself.


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    Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    Right SRIDEVI, that is the best one, i am using it in my organization.



    Thanks & regards

    Mohit Sharma

    Quote Originally Posted by Sridevichitthu View Post
    Hi Team,

    I read in one of the Article on Microsoft Website which tells you How to Disable Storage Devices.All you need to do is changes in Registry key would disable the device,but before changing any keys in registry read this note

    "Warning : Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk. If a USB storage device is already installed on the computer"

    set the Start value in the following registry key to 4:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor

    When you do so, the USB storage device does not work when the user connects the device to the computer.

    To set the Start value, follow these

    steps:1. Click Start, and then click Run.
    2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
    3. Locate, and then click the following registry key:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor

    4. In the right pane, double-click Start.
    5. In the Value data box, type 4, click Hexadecimal (if it is not already
    selected), and then click OK.
    6. Quit Registry Editor.

    Let me know How it worked for you.

    Regards,
    Sridevi



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    Question Re: How to enable/disable USB ports

    HI Ashwad,

    have u find the path of usbstore in xp2.

    However i have find this folder in XP as well, but it needs to be checked out in xp2. please update once u get path.
    (Screenshot is attached)





    Quote Originally Posted by ashwadreddy View Post
    Hi mem,

    There is no folder with the name of "Services" under CurrentControlSet in the following path in WinXP SP2. I think it will be in WinXP SP3.
    Any how thanks for your advise.

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor


    ***********************************************


    Attached Images Attached Images How to enable/disable USB ports-services-jpg 

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