disable access to disk using gpo

[RicardoPereira]

Hi,

I want to disable the access to disk c:\ for some users using GPOs. It's possible ? If yes, how do i do that ?

Each computer have 1 disk with 2 partitions (c:\ and d:\), windows is installed in the first partition and the other will be used to data files. I want to hide the first disk (c:\) to the users and make available the second partition (d

Thanks
Ricardo

 

[porkchopexpress]

You can use this policy to prevent access to the C: drive.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/gp/340.asp

 

[technome]

This policy does not prevent users from using programs to access local and network drives. And, it does not prevent them from using the Disk Management snap-in to view and change drive characteristics."

They can still access the drive, though it is much harder. You could lock it down with directory and file permissions or a third party utility.


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[porkchopexpress]

That is true but if you make them ordinary users then they only have read access to the C: drive.

 

[RicardoPereira]

That's not what i need. I want them to see only the second partition. They must be able to use my computer but the only drive that appears is the drive d:\ (second partition). The other drive (c:\) must be hidden and protected.

 

[technome]

If I follow you, your talking about access by users at your workstation console. All user need access to certain files in the OS directory and other areas, so you only choice would be to make sure "users" have the least amount of permission access. As is some program require users to modify or have delete permissions on some files, making it very difficult to have a complete lock down.


........................................
Chernobyl disaster..a must see pictorial

http://www.kiddofspeed.com/default.htm