Quick solution to protect Desktops from USB drive threats
Just few quick tips to protect the Desktops from the USB drive threats. These two registry settings can be impletmented through MEDC to get you the desired result. The registry settings can
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| Disable the USB drives from securityHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStordouble-click Start, in the value data box, type 4 (in Hexa) To DIsable. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/823732 Write protect the USB storage device HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\StorageDevicePolicies setting name 'WriteProtect' dword with 1 to Enable and 0 to Disable. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2otech.mspx |
try these simple settings with MEDC custom registry configuration and be protected from the USB drive threats.
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Protect your data! Deactivate USB storage...Nowadays, USB storage is very popular and cheap. No doubt USB thumb drive give us many convenience, but it can also be used by data thieves to leak sensitive information. Worst case is others might spread virus into your computer without your knowledge...