How to Lock and Unlock USB with USB Locker

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How to Lock and Unlock USB with USB Locker

16 October 2017 John Weaver Senior Program Developer

Summary
How to lock and unlock USB port or drive to secure the computer security? Here provides some methods about how to lock the USB drive in Windows.

How often did you witnessed the unauthorized pen drive or USB drive access to your computer? I think there must be sometimes others connect unauthorized USB devices connect to your computer when you are absent and even copy your secret files.

Worrying about this problem? Now, you can lock and unlock your USB port with the following methods.

Method 1: Disable USB port in device manager
Method 2: Disabling USB ports in Windows
Method 3: Using professional USB Locker

Method 1: Disable USB Port in Device Manager

If you are the administrator of this computer, you can lock and unlock the USB port with the Device Manager. After entering the Device Manager, please select the target one and right-click it to disable it in the menu.

Disadvantages:

1. Sometimes, we may feel confused which one is the correct USB port we want to block. Even we block the correct one, how can we make sure other will not take off the keyboard and connect their USB disk to our computer?

2. Every time we want to connect our own USB disk or keyboard, we need to enable it.

Method 2: Disabling USB Ports in Windows Registry Editor

The steps below edit the Windows Registry. Be aware that changing any values improperly can cause errors or Windows to not boot.
The following steps only work if the USB storage driver has already been installed.

1. Press “Windows” & “R” on your keyboard. And enter “regedit” on the pop up window.

2. After entering the Registry Editor, please open the following folder:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\USBSTOR

3. In the USBSTOR, locate the “Start” DWORD and double-click “Start” to edit the value. Change the Value data to “4″ and then click Ok.

4. Once all the operations completed, close the Registry editor and Windows will no longer start the USB device when detected.

Tip:

1. If you need to re-enable the USB after following the above steps follow the above steps again and change the value from “4″ to “3″.

2. These steps only disable any USB storage device from automatically opening or running when connected to the computer (e.g. flash drive). USB devices like the keyboard and mouse will still work.

Method 3: Using Professional USB Locker

Most of the computer users may think the above methods too complicated or even inconvenience when you connect your own USB device? Then choose the professional but easy to use USB Locker – Renee USB Block is a good choice for you.

Comparing with the original USB blocker, Renee USB Block has the following advantages：

Multifunctional – Besides locking USB, Renee USB Block supports block CD, Bluetooth, SD card reader, mobile phone (including Android & iPhone), programs, websites, printers, etc.
White List is provided in each lock function.
Reports and Logs function is available.
Emails notifications when password entered wrong or change password.
Advanced security settings help you protect Renee USB Block and protected object.

Download the free version to lock your USB ports with 3 simple steps now!

How to Lock & Unlock USB

When you install Renee USB Block, you need to set the master password. Of course, you can change the password in “General” after installation.

Step 1: Launch Renee USB Block then click “USB & CD Lock” in “Control Center”.

Step 2: Select “Disable Reading USB Disk”.

When “Disable Reading USB Disk” is selected, software will automatically choose “Disable Writing to USB” at the same time. If you just want to disable writing to USB, please select the related item.

Step 3: A password required window will pop up whenever you plug the storage devices in computer via USB.

Only the corrected password entered, the users will get access to the USB. The password is the master password you set when install Renee USB Block.

How to Add USB Device to White-list

Do not want to be required the password every time insert our own USB? White-list function is available.

Step 1: Click “Add” button on the right hand of the White-list.

Step 2: Select the target USB drive in the pop up window and set the label name.

Do not want the USB drive to open automatically, please select “Not Auto-open Trusted Devices”.

Want to protect PC from virus attack or unauthorized USB devices’ visit, use Renee USB Block to make full protection! Download the free version and start it now!