Cotrol hardware install rights

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IceBall

Hi!
Is it possible to control who can install hardware on a XP computer? For
example if you want to stop users from using a USB memory stick but
administrators will be able to do it.

/IceBall
 
How do I prevent the use of USB Storage Devices in Windows XP?
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBO/tip7000/rh7093.htm

Also see: "Controlling block storage devices on USB buses"
in the following article.

Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2otech.mspx#ECAA

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Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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| Hi!
| Is it possible to control who can install hardware on a XP computer? For
| example if you want to stop users from using a USB memory stick but
| administrators will be able to do it.
|
| /IceBall
 
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