How to Restrict USB storage devices in Windows 10 using Group policy.
To secure the data in an organization, they will restrict to the access for USB storage devices. To block the access to USB storage devices majority organizations or firms uses Group Policy Objects (GPO) in Active Directory(AD). Through AD we can apply the specific GPO for all the computers. But in small firms there may not be AD or Windows server. We can also use the GPO function in Windows 10 operating systems. This will be more helpful to secure the data and virus attacks for small firms and individuals who using Windows 10 machines. Here we are not using any third party software. While blocking USB storage devices, it will not affect the functional USB devices such mouse, keyboard etc.
How to restrict USB storage devices in Windows 10 using Local Group policy
Solution
Step 1 : Press Windows key + R or search Run. It will opens the Run Terminal.
Step 2 : Type gpedit.msc and press enter.
It will opens the Local group policy editor
Step 3 : Select User configuration
Step 4 : Select Administrative Templates
Step 5 : Open the folder System
Step 6 : Open the folder Removable Storage Access
Step 7 : Find and double click on All Removable Storage Classes : Deny all access
Step 8 : Select Enable and click Ok and Apply
Step 9 : Restart the machine.
Now when someone tries to connect USB storage devices and opens it, it will shows Access Denied pop up message.
By this way we can restrict the USB storage device access to our machines.
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