How to disable USB storage devices in Non Administrator accounts in Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB?

Question

_{Tuesday, September 12, 2017 7:11 PM}

I would like to block connection to all USB storage devices on user accounts except administrator account. Is this possible in Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB?

I have tried 3 things so far and none of them worked. Please see below.

Disabling USBSTOR in registry but that disables all the accounts including Administrator.

Disabling in Group policy but that also disabled all the accounts including Administrator.

http://www.askvg.com/how-to-disable-restrict-use-of-usb-storage-devices-in-windows/

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in Advance!

All replies (4)

_{Wednesday, September 13, 2017 7:42 AM ✅Answered}

Hi Dheeraj Dixit,

It always could be done by using GPO.

User configuration --> Administrative Templates --> System --> Removable Storage access

Have you checked the link below about disable USB drives for non-admins.

https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/28607629/Disable-USB-drives-for-non-admins.html

Please Note: Since the website is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.

Hope it will be helpful to you

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_{Friday, September 15, 2017 11:49 AM}

Hi,

Haven't received your message a few days, was your issue resolved?
I am proposing previous helpful replies as "Answered". Please feel free to try it and let me know the result. If the reply is helpful, please remember to mark it as answer which can help other community members who have same questions and find the helpful reply quickly.
Best regards,
Carl

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_{Wednesday, September 20, 2017 11:34 AM}

Hi,

Any update?

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_{Wednesday, September 20, 2017 1:28 PM}

My requirements at work changed so this no longer applies to me. I have marked your response as the answer. Thanks for your reply though!