Password protect USB ports

Lorddalron · 29 Jun 2012 at 09:39

Is there away of password protecting your usb ports in windows 7 home edition? Ive read of group policey methods but this is for the likes of Win7 Enterprise/Professional etc.

Im not looking to diable, just protect should anybody every decide to bring in there own usb device without scanning first.

Any help much appreciated!!

Joshct · 29 Jun 2012 at 10:47

I'd say it's unlikely to be a native feature, the best you could hope for would be disabling the ports completely.

Out of curiosity do people often start using your pc without permission? I assume it's a home pc from the OS...

Hostile-17 · 29 Jun 2012 at 12:32

I think there is software that 'might' enable this but not 100%

doyll · 29 Jun 2012 at 13:27

I this kinda what you want?

Gilisoft USB Lock

GiliSoft USB Lock is a data leak prevention tool that prevents leakage and copy of your data to USB Drives, External Drives, CDs/DVDs or other such portable devices. Once installed, USB Lock lets you block all such drives and devices that do not belong to you. With USB Lock, you can share your PC with anyone without fear of data theft.This is an easy and powerfull Endpoint DLP Suite that helps you to lock usb port,make dvd/cd burner read-only,block some websites,forbid some programs and disable more devices.

Lorddalron · 29 Jun 2012 at 17:51

Joshct said:
Out of curiosity do people often start using your pc without permission? I assume it's a home pc from the OS...

Thanks guys.

@Josh: Yea its just at home. It hasnt happened so far but I know my GF'S sister likes to attach her iphone to charge her battery in and i know she has put in her SD card a few trimes so im just being on the safe side. They dont understand things like viruses etc.