How to disable your computer’s USB port

Yes, you can prevent people from collecting files from your computer by disabling your USB (Universal Serial Bus). This way before any one takes or send anything to your computer he or she must have to take permission from you first.

Follow the steps given below:-

1. Click on Start.

2. Click on Run. If you cannot find RUN, type it in the search box. Or (win+r).

3. Type "regedit" without quotes. This will launch the Registry Editor.

4. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet > Services > usbstor. 

5. In the work area, double click on Start.

6. In the Value Data box, enter 4.

7. Click on OK.

8. Close Registry Editor and refresh your desktop.

(To re-enable access to your USB ports, enter 3 in the Value Data box provided in Step 6.)

Works on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.

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