{"id":16895,"date":"2023-11-04T17:22:25","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T11:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/?p=16895"},"modified":"2023-11-04T17:22:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T11:22:26","slug":"how-to-lock-usb-ports-on-a-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/how-to-lock-usb-ports-on-a-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Lock USB Ports on a Computer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you have a Windows PC or desktop, you must know that the Windows series has the most convenient and best way to lock USB ports on a computer, laptop or desktop. However, many people overlook its capabilities, thinking that it only works with third-party software or antivirus software or that it cannot block system USB ports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are a lot of people using your computer (like a shared system at work), people can easily connect their USB drives to your system. This USB drive may contain infected files or malware that could infect your computer. Not only that, but someone can quickly steal unauthorized data from a USB drive. Blocking USB ports on one computer can be done quickly using the BIOS, or hardware level, but the situation can become more complicated when system administrators need to block USB ports on hundreds or thousands of computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this step-by-step article, we&#8217;ll look at six easy ways to block USB ports. You can use the following methods to disable USB ports on Windows 7, 10, Windows 111&nbsp; and other systems: We&#8217;ll also show you how to block your computer&#8217;s USB network ports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/how-to-lock-usb-ports-on-a-computer\/#Why_Do_Need_USB_Port_or_Drive\" >Why Do Need USB Port or Drive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/how-to-lock-usb-ports-on-a-computer\/#How_to_Lock_or_Unlock_USB_Ports_or_Drives_in_Windows\" >How to Lock or Unlock USB Ports or Drives in Windows<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/how-to-lock-usb-ports-on-a-computer\/#1_Unlock_or_Lock_the_USB_Drive_Using_the_Registry\" >#1: Unlock or Lock the USB Drive Using the Registry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/how-to-lock-usb-ports-on-a-computer\/#2_Disable_USB_Drive_Using_Registry\" >#2:  Disable USB Drive Using Registry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/how-to-lock-usb-ports-on-a-computer\/#3_With_Device_Manager_Disable_or_Enable_USB_Ports\" >#3: With Device Manager, Disable or Enable USB Ports<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/how-to-lock-usb-ports-on-a-computer\/#Use_the_Group_Policy_Editor_to_Block_the_USB_Drive\" >Use the Group Policy Editor to Block the USB Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/how-to-lock-usb-ports-on-a-computer\/#A_Direct_Solution_to_Lock_USB_Ports_on_a_Computer_on_Windows_11_10_8_7\" >A Direct Solution to Lock USB Ports on a Computer on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/how-to-lock-usb-ports-on-a-computer\/#Just_Few_Steps_to_Lock_all_USB_Ports_and_Drive\" >Just Few Steps to Lock all USB Ports and Drive<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dohaj.com\/blog\/how-to-lock-usb-ports-on-a-computer\/#Ending_Line_to_the_blog\" >Ending Line to the blog<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Need_USB_Port_or_Drive\"><\/span>Why Do Need USB Port or Drive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you know, often we need to share a laptop or computer with other people or friends. A person&#8217;s USB drive or external drive can also be infected with viruses. This person can inject these malicious files into the system, which may damage your system and data. In addition, anyone can steal important documents through a flash drive or external drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Protect sensitive data from viruses and unauthorized personnel.&nbsp;Regular use of USB drives or other portable devices on a network may result in data theft or malware. Organizations often scan USB drives for threats where one USB device can cause an entire network to crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees know the company information well and understand the system well. Without proper management, data theft can be as simple as transferring data to a large storage device, such as a USB drive. Unsuspecting employees can use this data to introduce viruses into the system or even steal confidential information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Lock_or_Unlock_USB_Ports_or_Drives_in_Windows\"><\/span><strong>How to Lock or Unlock USB Ports or Drives in Windows<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the PC is shared by many people, such as on a shared computer, it may be safer if the USB drive can be easily plugged in at any time. Whether the owner of a USB drive knows it or not, their device may contain malware that can infect their computer. You can now disable USB ports using this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Unlock_or_Lock_the_USB_Drive_Using_the_Registry\"><\/span><strong>#1:<\/strong> <strong>Unlock or Lock the USB Drive Using the Registry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to try using Registry Editor to lock your USB drive, type &#8220;Registry Editor&#8221; into the search box (though you may want to read our guide on how to back up Registry Editor first). When Registry Editor appears, open it or use the following instructions to open Registry Editor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter the Windows key + R to start the Run window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type the regedit in the Run box and click on Enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to following directory in the Registry Editor:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Computer\\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\USBSTOR<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the right pane, double-click Start to open the Edit DWORD (32-bit) window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These default values will be set to &#8220;3&#8221;. To disable the USB drive, change the data value to &#8220;4&#8221; and click &#8220;OK&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Disable_USB_Drive_Using_Registry\"><\/span>#2:  <strong>Disable USB Drive Using Registry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now when you connect the USB drive to your computer, it doesn&#8217;t show up anywhere, and Device Manager shows an error while installing the device driver. To open the USB port later, change the &#8220;boot&#8221; value to 3 and click &#8220;OK&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_With_Device_Manager_Disable_or_Enable_USB_Ports\"><\/span>#3: <strong>With Device Manager, Disable or Enable USB Ports<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By securing your USB storage drivers, you can protect your system from intruders at school, work, etc. Uninstall and disable this driver. When someone tries to connect a USB, Windows asks to install a USB driver but fails to install it. Once these settings are restored, you can reinstall the driver (USB device detected).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>Windows key + R<\/strong> <strong>button <\/strong>to open the Run window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type the <strong>command devmgmt<\/strong>.<strong>msc <\/strong>and <strong>press Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When <strong>Device Manager <\/strong>opens, <strong>locate <\/strong>the <strong>Universal Serial Bus Controller <\/strong>and select <strong>USB <\/strong>Mass Storage Device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right-click<\/strong> the <strong>USB storage <\/strong>device and select Unmount Device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now <strong>click <\/strong>&#8220;<strong>Yes<\/strong>&#8221; to disconnect the <strong>USB storage <\/strong>device.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Group_Policy_Editor_to_Block_the_USB_Drive\"><\/span><strong>Use the Group Policy Editor to Block the USB Drive<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have important or sensitive data stored on your computer or laptop, limiting read\/write access to removable storage devices can also prevent users from copying certain information or protect your system from malware from external drives. This is because it improves system security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To <strong>disable a USB drive<\/strong> using <strong>Group Policy <\/strong>Editor, <strong>open <\/strong>Run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the Windows<strong> Key + R<\/strong> to <strong>open <\/strong>the <strong>Run <\/strong>window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the<strong> gpedit.msc file <\/strong>in the Run box and hit <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the <strong>Group Policy Editor<\/strong> is started or open, navigate to the below path:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Computer Configuration Structure &gt; Administrative Templates &gt; System &gt; Removable Storage Access<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once access to <strong>removable storage <\/strong>is expanded, you will see several options in the right pane. Look for options labeled \u201c<strong>Removable Disk<\/strong>: Executing Access Denied.&#8221; <strong>\u201cRemovable Disk<\/strong>: Read Access Denied&#8221; and \u201cRemovable Disk: Write Access Denied.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click each one to configure. <strong>Click one<\/strong>, and a new page will appear with the name you selected. On the left, there are three options: \u201cNot configured\u201d, &#8220;<strong>On<\/strong>,\u201d and &#8220;<strong>Off<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Enable to disable it. If you change your mind and want to go back, select Not Configured or Off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now open the Run window and run the gpupdate command to update the group policy or restart your computer. All of the above commands can block USB ports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Direct_Solution_to_Lock_USB_Ports_on_a_Computer_on_Windows_11_10_8_7\"><\/span>A Direct Solution to Lock USB Ports on a Computer on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The safest and most reliable way to disable a USB port is to use third-party software. There are many tools available to block USB ports. This software identifies and blocks all unknown USB devices and allows trusted devices to connect to your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FreeViewer<\/strong> <strong>USB Port Blocker Tool<\/strong> is very powerful and effective, as it can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freeviewer.org\/blog\/how-to-restrict-access-to-usb-ports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">restrict access to USB ports<\/a><\/strong> or unblock an unlimited number of USB ports on various computers, laptops, etc. You need to download and install the free USB Port Blocker to disable and enable the software on each computer or laptop, or turn it off. enable ports as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool is easy to run on almost all versions of the Windows operating system. You can lock or unlock a USB drive on various versions of Windows operating systems, including Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 and all other versions of Windows. If you want to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freeviewer.org\/blog\/how-to-recover-data-from-corrupted-pen-drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recover data from a corrupted pen drive<\/a><\/strong> easily,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Just_Few_Steps_to_Lock_all_USB_Ports_and_Drive\"><\/span><strong>Just Few Steps to Lock all USB Ports and Drive<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the software and register with a valid email address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/systoolskart.com\/imgp\/usb-blocker\/06-create-master-password.webp\" alt=\"USB Locker Tool\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your <strong>master password<\/strong> and <strong>confirm <\/strong>your <strong>password<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/systoolskart.com\/imgp\/usb-blocker\/01-user-registration.webp\" alt=\"Enter your master password\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Then click the &#8220;<strong>Block<\/strong>&#8221; button to block the USB.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/systoolskart.com\/imgp\/usb-blocker\/08-blocking-section.webp\" alt=\"select the block option\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To <strong>lock <\/strong>the <strong>USB<\/strong>, <strong>enter the administrator password<\/strong> and master password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/systoolskart.com\/imgp\/usb-blocker\/09-enter-admin-password.webp\" alt=\" master password\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ending_Line_to_the_blog\"><\/span><strong>Ending Line to the blog<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you now know how to enable or disable the USB port on your Windows 11, 10, 8 or 7 device. 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