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:)
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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:)
There is no direct way of doing it (Other than disabling the drivers) in windows. (As of I know). But there are third party softwares available for it.
Also, you should be able to block the ports in BIOS setting.
http:// labmice . techtarget . com/articles/usbflashdrives . htm
-Kalayama
hi friend,
try this:
ok, on the desktop, right click on MY COMPUTER, and then select MANAGE option. a new window will appear, in that select SYSTEM TOOLS, in that click on DEVICE MANAGER, on the right side of the window pane, a list wil appear,
that will show u the components attached to your system, in that select the USB port, right click and diable the port.
well, i do not have admin right to check this in office. but following this way, i used to diable various hard disk partitions, CD-ROM, floppy disk.
so try it, i think it will work.
regards,
RSY
start>>settings>>controlpannel>>system>>hardware>>devise manager>>look for the usb port in the list and select it then you can see an option disable or enable accordingly on the tool bar
Its difficult to go to each computer to disable the usb port... The way they have done in my company is they have diable the USB drives but my system is detecting the Usb keyboard and all...
Guys do you have any idea how they have done it... But i heard that USB drive permissions cannot be done through Group Policy in windows...
Thanks
Manoj:)
Go to run and type devmgmt.msc in that click universal serialbus controllers,right click on the sub menus and disable it....
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
USB ports can be disabled in BIOS.You can also disable USB ports Through device manager in Windows
[QUOTE=Sridevichitthu;8278]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[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the input....have tried it in my pc and works well. have a vista and the USB is nt even recogonised it i have changed the Store vale from 3 to 4.
but can any one tell me how to do the same in group policy...
thanks amir
[QUOTE=Manojks;7824]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:)[/QUOTE]
hi here is the simply way to block USB port try this,..................
To disable the access to USB port, in windows XP and 2000:
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:
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.
Thank U :)
babashaan.
you can do this by two ways
1.from bios set up
go to advanced setting in the bios then disable usb
2.from device manager.
right click in Mycomputer
properties
hardware
device manager
right click to usb and disable
i think the first metod is more better than th second one.
right click on MY COMPUTER, and then select MANAGE option. a new window will appear, in that select SYSTEM TOOLS, in that click on DEVICE MANAGER, on the right side of the window pane, a list wil appear,
that will show u the components attached to your system, in that select the USB port, right click and diable the port.
:)
[COLOR="red"][U][B]To disable the access to USB port, in windows XP and 2000, follow the steps below[/B][/U][/COLOR]
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.
[COLOR="Red"][U]To re-enable a disabled port, follow these steps below[/U][/COLOR]
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
Follow the steps to enable USB ports:
1. Go to run in the start menu and type [B]regedit[/B] and click ok.
2. Navigate to [B]HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE [/B]--> [B]SYSTEM[/B] --> [B] CurrentControlSet [/B]-->
[B]Services [/B]--> [B]USBSTOR[/B]
3. Now right click on USBSTOR and go to Permissions and give Full Control to yourself and click OK.
4. In the right panel, right click. A [B]New [/B]prompt will come. Select [B]DWORD Value[/B] and rename it to [B]Start[/B].
5. Now double click on Start and key in Value data as 3 and click OK.
6. Quit Registry Editor.
when i plugged a pen driver then no symble show at the buttom bar.
[B][COLOR="Red"]FOR ENABLING[/COLOR][/B]
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.
[B][COLOR="BLUE"]FOR DISABLING[/COLOR][/B]
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.
Well we can enable/disable usb ports when the system boots press f2 to go bios settings in that u can .
Select my computer Icon right click and go to Manage Option, click device Manager and click Universal serial bus controllers and right click each USB port and disable it. same process for disable the USB.
Hi
Am not too sure but i think it can be done through the bios setup under the onboard devices menu...
jaydatech.
[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...
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=Sridevichitthu;8278]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[/QUOTE]
thx :D great
Right click on My computers -> manage -> devicemanager -> universalserial bus cotrol then right click on and enable / disable.
Dear Tem,
How to enable/disable USB ports on win xp pro
how disable usb port for power user
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.
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
[QUOTE=Manojks;7824]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:)[/QUOTE]
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
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
[QUOTE=califny;50399]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[/QUOTE]
Hi Friend,
value [B]3 [/B]is for enable & value [B]4[/B] is for disable the usb drive.
To disable thre drive give value [B]4[/B].
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.
Hi Rijus,
I need to find it out how to enable USB port, not disable it.
How?
Thanks!
[QUOTE=califny;50540]Hi Rijus,
I need to find it out how to enable USB port, not disable it.
How?
Thanks![/QUOTE]
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 [B]3[/B], 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.
Really Good.
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?
[quote=califny;51917]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?[/quote]
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.
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
[QUOTE=naidu.swati;42049][B][COLOR="Red"]FOR ENABLING[/COLOR][/B]
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.
[B][COLOR="BLUE"]FOR DISABLING[/COLOR][/B]
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.[/QUOTE]
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.
Right SRIDEVI, that is the best one, i am using it in my organization.
Thanks & regards
Mohit Sharma
[QUOTE=Sridevichitthu;8278]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[/QUOTE]
HI Ashwad,
have u find the path of[B] usbstore [/B]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=ashwadreddy;44137]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]