Introduction
This post will explain in brief how to disable and enable USB storage devices.
Environment
Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Solution
1) Click Start->Run and type regedit to open registry editor.
2) Browse for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor.
3) On the right panel, look for Start.
4) By default, the Hex value for Start is 0x00000003(3) and this value will
enable your PC to allow connection with USB storage devices.
5) To block any USB storage devices, double click on the Start menu and a
popup window will appear shortly.
6) On the popup window, change the value data to 4 instead of 3.
Conclusion
This little example shows how exactly we can manipulate our computer hardware by using the registry editor.
