Devices: Allowed to format and eject removable media

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2024-09-30T05:49:46.5033333+00:00

Hi All

i have the below GPO setting set to Administrators & Interactive Users. I believe recommended setting is Administrators. is it safe to remove interactive users as i am not sure please guide me.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Devices: Allowed to format and eject removable media

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  1. Yanhong Liu 9,450 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-09-30T06:52:50.44+00:00

    Hello,

    The setting "Devices: Allowed to format and eject removable media" determines which users have the ability to format or eject removable media, like USB drives, on a computer.

    The default and generally recommended configuration allow only Administrators to format and eject removable media. This setting helps minimize the risk of data loss or unauthorized data manipulation by limiting these actions to users with administrative privileges.

    By including "Interactive Users" in this policy, any user who logs on interactively (i.e., logs on locally to the computer) would have these permissions. This can pose a risk, as it allows non-administrative users to format or eject removable media, potentially leading to accidental data loss or intentional misuse.

    If you want to maintain a more secure environment, it is generally advisable to restrict this setting to Administrators only.

    Best Regards,

    Yanhong Liu

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