Tech-Wonders.com

Menu
  • Apps
  • How To
  • Gadgets
    • Mobile
  • Software
  • Technology
  • Sitemap
  • Contact Us

Tech-Wonders.com » Windows

Registry Tweak to Disable Access to USB Ports in Windows XP

This simple registry tweak that can disable USB storage access can be particularly helpful in client/server environment to disable access to the USB Ports for a certain group of users.

  1. Goto Start–>Run… and type regedit and click OK.
    regedit command
  2. From the Registry Editor window that pops-up navigate and click on the following subkey:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesUsbStor
  3. From the right pane, right-click on Start and select modify. Then change the value data from 3(default) to 4 in hexadecimal mode.
    windows registry
  4. Close the Registry editor and restart.

That’s it!! USB port access is disabled.
To enable again just change the value data to the default value 3.

Share
Tweet
Linkedin
Reddit
Pinterest
Email
Prev Article
Next Article
Tags:Windows XP Tricks

Leave a Reply

Cancel reply

Related Posts

  • Modify Your System Processor Information in Windows NT/2000/XP
    Modify Your System Processor Information in Windows …
  • Reset Your Windows 10 Login Password with TunesBro WinGeeker.
    2 Simple Ways to Reset Your Windows …
  • How To Run Microsoft Edge Browser On Windows 8.1 And Windows 7
    Running Microsoft Edge on Non-Windows 10 Machines
  • Windows XP Notepad Trick
    Excellent 4-3-3-5 Trick in Windows XP Notepad

Tech-Wonders.com

Technology Blog

About the Admin

RamaRaoBobby Hi there! I am RamaRao Bobby, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of
Tech-Wonders.com, Kakinada’s Top Technology Blog.

I am an avid Dog Lover and Tech Enthusiast. Read More

Recent Comments

  • Vivek Kumar on 10 Local SEO Services Tips that Deliver Better Results
  • Khushi Patel on The Ultimate Guide to Magento Hosting

Categories

Always Remain in Touch

  • Archives
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Featured Comments
Copyright © 2021 Tech-Wonders.com