Jan 26, 2005 #1 LeonBar MIS Mar 31, 2003 127 US I have a network domain setup. I would like to disable all USB ports on all of my workstations for security. Does anyone have any ideas? Leon
I have a network domain setup. I would like to disable all USB ports on all of my workstations for security. Does anyone have any ideas? Leon
Jan 26, 2005 1 #2 bcastner IS-IT--Management Aug 13, 2002 29,271 US There is not under Win2k, and barely under XP SP2, a simple Group Policy object to do this. Two thoughts: . You can script Devcon.exe in the logon script. It is not the easiest command line tool ever written, but it will do the job: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;311272 . You can write your own ADM, import it, and apply it: http://forums.susserver.com/index.php?showtopic=2067 Upvote 0 Downvote
There is not under Win2k, and barely under XP SP2, a simple Group Policy object to do this. Two thoughts: . You can script Devcon.exe in the logon script. It is not the easiest command line tool ever written, but it will do the job: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;311272 . You can write your own ADM, import it, and apply it: http://forums.susserver.com/index.php?showtopic=2067
Feb 4, 2005 #3 jayjaykay Technical User Jan 17, 2002 21 GB The simply way would be to lock down USB access from within the bios Upvote 0 Downvote
Feb 4, 2005 #4 aftertaf IS-IT--Management May 27, 2004 3,320 EU or use computer management> remote connect PC by PC and disable in Device manager Aftertaf __________________ squiggle squiggle Upvote 0 Downvote
or use computer management> remote connect PC by PC and disable in Device manager Aftertaf __________________ squiggle squiggle
Feb 4, 2005 Thread starter #5 LeonBar MIS Mar 31, 2003 127 US I will look into the bios. I have a password on the bios to keep users from playing. that might be the best way. thank you. Leon Upvote 0 Downvote
I will look into the bios. I have a password on the bios to keep users from playing. that might be the best way. thank you. Leon
Feb 4, 2005 #6 Castor66 IS-IT--Management Sep 14, 2004 395 GB If you have the cash then you could try: http://www.gfi.com/lanpsc/ Upvote 0 Downvote