Locked USB Port Block/ Copy Protect

[ktmduke]

Greetings!!!

Hey guys
Does anyone have USB port block or copy-protect ?

If you have then please share

cheers

 

[MichalPlays]

there is an copy protect feauture built into your Windows OS it's always pre-installed with almost every version of Windows 7/8.x/10
Best method so far is that with Group Policy settings

To enable USB write protection using Group Policy, do the following:


1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.


2. Type gpedit.msc and click OK to open the Local Group Policy Editor.


3. Browse the following path:

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Removable Storage Access

4. On the right side, double-click the Removable Disks: Deny write access policy.

Local Group Policy Editor


Double click on:

• Removable Disks: Deny execute access
• Removable Disks: Deny read access
• Removable Disks: Deny write access

Optional - you can leave some of the rights intact, for example deny only copying to USD drive, or deny only execute from USD drive. By denying execute, read and write access we are tighetning security to the maximum regarding USD devices.


5. Select the Enabled option to activate the policy.


6. Click Apply.


7. Click OK.


8. Close the Group Policy editor.


9. Restart your computer to complete the task.


Next time you (or someone) will try to insert USD device, Access is Denied message will appear:

USB - Access is Denied


If you need to revert the changes, just follow the same steps, but on step 5 make sure to select the Not Configured option.

 

[vdogeek]

@ktmduke , please let us know as soon as possible if the above worked for you so we can close this thread... Thank you!

 

[Yash Dedhia]

I think you should go with as @MichalPlays said as there are such small scripts softwares available on the Internet. But most of them might cause some malware or viruses built up with it.. I would recommend if there is an inbuilt feature to go with Windows use that for your own safety.

 

[MichalPlays]

I use this method with my Lenovo ThinkCentre PC that I use for accounting and online shopping/banking. Works really good and doesn't block stuff like my Microsoft wireless keyboard with integrated touch-pad

 

[joed4u]

Does any body have the software or script to enable particular USB devices???!!!

 

[Wichestery2k]

Does any body have the software or script to enable particular USB devices???!!!

read the recommendation above... and try google for it, at your own risk! good luck...