The GPO is ready. This OU contains the computers. Connect any USB device to the computer and you should see the message as Access is denied. The policy that we applied will prevent users from mounting any class of removable media. I would like to disable all removable media access, but this is not practical for business. Is there a way to disable all access, but allow the administrators to override so that someone can use a USB stick and had the admin allow it with their credentials?
Great Sharing Prajwal.. Though disabling USB devices by using group policies if effective, it is not the most user-friendly or easy way to go about it. Nor is it the most secure and effective method. CurrentWare AccessPatrol is an endpoint security software that allows administrators to set endpoint device policies on their network.
This software applies to more than just USB devices, as it can be used to block or allow smart phones, sound cards, adapters, bluetooth devices and much more. From one central console, administrators can apply endpoint security policies and they can even run reports to see endpoint activity in their network.
It also helps with permitting or denying path access to our fileservers and application whitelisting. Thanks for the article. Hi Prajwal, I am a junior network administrator, my boss wants keyboard port delete in disabled, can mr help me? So far we have created a group policy object, the next step is to link the GPO to the OU containing the computer accounts for which the USB devices are to be blocked.
Good instructions thanks Prajwal. I thought I could simply copy this GPO but select disabled instead of enabled and then move it up the list when linking the GPO so it takes precedence.
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Viewed 2k times. Improve this question. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. Improve this answer. While USB drives and other portable media are convenient, data protection policies may prohibit administrators or other individuals from connecting storage devices to servers.
Windows Server introduces a Group Policy setting that can prohibit the read or write activities of floppy, CD and DVD drives, tape, and devices such as mobile phones, music players, and cameras. They can be collectively prohibited as well, so all classes of removable storage can be applied to this rule.
This functionality is available with Windows Server and Windows Vista, but it is ignored in previous versions of Windows. For example, if all computer accounts are in one organizational unit OU , the Computer Configuration equivalent of this configuration can be made in a GPO and linked to the OU for a consistent configuration across all computer accounts in that OU. Likewise, if the user configuration Group Policy options are configured within a GPO and linked to an OU of user accounts, the policy can be applied as well.
Use this configuration with caution; in emergency situations, there may be access required to removable media for situations where a network is not available.
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