USB memory stick read only 1

[bartsimpson]

I need to protect my network by setting any USB drives ( HDD, memory stick, camera etc ) to read only. I've found a reg edit to disable them, but read only is more difficult.
Does anyone have a regedit to fix this ?

 

[DTracy]

That sounds like something that could be done fairly easy with Group Policy applied to hardware. Try reposting in the server section ie: W2003; W2008; etc.

Regards,
David.

 

[IllogicallyLogical]

- How To Prevent Windows XP Users From Writing To USB Drives

http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/1536/how_to_prevent_windows_xp_users_writing_to_usb_drives/

- Registry Hack to Disable Writing to USB Drives

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/registry-hack-to-disable-writing-to-usb-drives/

Joey
CCNA, MCSA 2003, MCP, A+, Network+, Wireless#

 

[BadBigBen]

and a simple reset with a LIVE LINUX CD or bootable USB stick, will make all that to > NIL ...

so do not forget to lock down the BIOS either, if you do not want anyone to access the the USB as a boot device, and remove the CD ROM from the BOOT order...

Ben
"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."
How to ask a question, when posting them to a professional forum.
Only ask questions with yes/no answers if you want "yes" or "no"

 

[bartsimpson]

Thanks, Guys. The reg hack is just what I need.