How to Disable a USB Storage Device in the Registry

USB devices act as portable file transfer tools that allow the user to move files from one computer to another. If you administer a computer system at home or in the office, USB devices pose a security risk since they may carry a virus or allow users to steal data. You can disable a USB device in the registry in just a few steps.

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Instructions

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  Press the "Windows" and "R" keys on your keyboard simultaneously.
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  Enter "regedit" in the field and press "Enter."
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  Navigate to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor" in the left column.
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  Double-click the "Start" item in the main window. Type "4" in the data value box. Select "Hexadecimal." Click "OK." Close the registry editor.

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