Is There A Way To Bypass Disabled USB Storage Devices

[BaconIT83]

Does anyone know of a way to bypass a disabled USB Storage device function in MS Windows XP without having administrator rights to change the security permissions on the usbstor.pnf

 

[BadBigBen]

you are actually asking to by pass a set rule by an administrator in your company or school, in this FORUM...



Ben

"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."

 

[BaconIT83]

I want to make sure I have all my bases covered. I'm a new network administrator for a small company. I use to be a system analyst but our network administrator left and I'm the replacement and new to the network administration side. If I set the policy to disable the usbstor.pnf, is there anything else I need to do to ensure users cannot use usb storage devices on the workstations.

 

[wahnula]

Here's physical devices that I would use if I were trying to secure USB ports...people can be ingenious, and they can no doubt find a way to defeat these devices too, but their physical nature means greater safety to me.



Tony

Users helping Users...

 

[BaconIT83]

These are good devices but the users still need to be able to use the USB ports for other USB devices, i.e. keyboards, mice.

 

[linney]

Bypassing comes down to undoing the controls that you set for which they will need specific access via permissions and privileges.

How can I prevent users from using USB removable disks (USB flash drives) by using Group Policy (GPO)?

http://www.petri.co.il/disable_usb_disks_with_gpo.htm

How can I prevent users from using USB removable disks (USB flash drives)?

http://www.petri.co.il/disable_usb_disks.htm

HOW TO: Disable the Use of USB Storage Devices in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q823732#2