Although it cannot be denied that USB storage devices is a simple and fast method of transport date between PC-uri, their use very often represents a risc for PC security or a systems installed on them. If you are looking for a method to restrict the access of the user standard on devices USB Storage (USB Stick-uri, External HDDs or CARDS), most likely you had unpleasant experiences with something virus contact via USB, or you want to restrict copying of personal data/information or confidential and/or to block access to various Applications which can be launched/run from such devices.

The easiest way to ban/restrict the use of USB storage devices, compatible with all versions of operating systems Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7, is based on a few registry edits.

• open Registry Editor (taste regedit in Run or in Search from Start Menu And give Enter)
• Navigate to the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesUSBSTOR
• in the right panel change the value of the DWORD entry Start FROM 3 in 4 (to disable USB device access already installed and system)

• then right click on the key USBSTOR and select Permissions from the displayed menu
• select the group SYSTEM and tick Deny next Full Control (to prevent the installation of new USB devices in the system and at the same time reset VALUE Start when connecting them)

After you make these changes, whenever you try to connect USB devices to the computer, the message will be displayed on the monitor Access is denied.

Note: Before making any changes to the system registries, it is recommended to create a backup of them to avoid possible unpleasant consequences.

STEALTH SETTINGS – How to restrict User Access to USB Storage devices in Windows