Disable USB devices

Microsoft Windows offers a feature-rich interface and several customization options that make it one of the most user friendly operating systems in the world. However, computer geeks would still love to hack the windows registry so as to add more extra features and functionalities to their operating system.

If you’re one such geek who would like to customize windows in your own way, here is a list of 8 interesting registry hacks that you need to try.

        1.Disable USB devices:

           

                Disabling USB ports can be a smart idea t add security to the computer. This can be really handy                 if the compute is on a public pace where the chances of virus and other malware infection is really                 high. You can easily disable access to USB ports with the following registry hack:

                Open the Registry Editor (start->Run->Type regedit and hit Enter)

                In the registry, navigate to the following key:

             

               HKEY_LOCAL-MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor

           

                In the right-side pane, double-click on “Start”.

                In the “Value data” field enter 4 and click on “OK”

                Close the Registry Editor and reboot.

To enable USB devices, follow the same procedure as above except n the step-4 enter 3 in the “Value data” field.

Works on Window XP, Vista and 7.