🅰️  Deny OTHERS ACCESS to Removable Storage. Deny OTHERS ACCESS to Removable Storage

To deny others access to removable storage on a Windows computer, you can use the Local Group Policy Editor to enable the “All Removable Storage classes: Deny all access” policy. This will prevent users from accessing and using USB drives, external hard drives, and other removable storage devices. 

This video demonstrates how to block access to removable storage devices using the Group Policy Editor:

56sNetITGeeksYouTube · Jan 17, 2023

Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor: Search for “gpedit.msc” in the Start menu and open the application. 
2. Navigate to Removable Storage Access: Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Removable Storage Access. 
3. Enable the policy: Double-click on “All Removable Storage classes: Deny all access” and select “Enabled”. 
4. Apply the changes: Click “OK” and close the Group Policy Editor. 
5. Restart the computer: For the changes to take effect, you need to restart your computer. 

This video explains how to disable access to removable storage devices by modifying registry values:

59sTech LabsYouTube · Sep 6, 2022

After restarting, any attempt to access a removable storage device will result in an error message indicating that access is denied.