USB Restrictions 1

[jamccor]

I work as a tech in a school district. Anyone who is not an administrator of the machine will be asked for a name and password when any device is plugged into the usb ports. How can I change that?
Thanks
John

 

[eyec]

ask to be made an Administrator

 

[Auger282]

hehe... better answer.. talk to your network admin above you

 

[Dillinger99]

Or, I believe, have a look in gpedit.msc at Local Computer Policy\Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignments\Load and unload device drivers

 

[jamccor]

I think I will try Dillinger99's advice. I do not want to give all our students (over 1000 of them) admin rights!
I am and admin on the network also.It works for me

 

[Auger282]

keep in mind you would have to change that computer policy setting on every machine if you arent running a domain controlled group policy.

 

[bcastner]

I reviewed the difference between a Win3k and XP "Power User" and the NT Rights necessary for both Adminsitrator, Power User and User under XP earlier this week: thread779-1279772

Use either Gpedit or NTRIGHTS.EXE to grant the needed permissions for USB devices for your users.

Best wishes,
Bill Castner


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[jamccor]

Thanks Guys.I checked with a teacher who uses the computer in question, and the advice Dillinger gave did work!