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Search for the powertoys forWIN2k and try it with TweakUI.
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Search for the powertoys forWIN2k and try it with TweakUI.

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If in domain use a GPO, if only local create a restrictive group then edit via the local security policy editor.
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If in domain use a GPO, if only local create a restrictive group then edit via the local security policy editor.

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What &quot;removable devices&quot; are you talking about? &nbsp;Things like: PDAs, usb drives, etc.?<br />
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If so, then do what PIXADMIN said.
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What "removable devices" are you talking about?  Things like: PDAs, usb drives, etc.?

If so, then do what PIXADMIN said.

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If they are not Administrators of the local machines they should not be able to install hardware. &nbsp;Are they all local admins? &nbsp;If so you have a bigger problem.<br />
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A group policy may indeed solve your problem, can you provide some more information?
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If they are not Administrators of the local machines they should not be able to install hardware.  Are they all local admins?  If so you have a bigger problem.

A group policy may indeed solve your problem, can you provide some more information?

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thank you for your response,<br />
How can I do that in GPO ?
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thank you for your response,
How can I do that in GPO ?

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exactly what I looked for,<br />
thanks!
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Glad I could help, thanks MSGeek. (I hope they are not admins for long? &nbsp;It's too easy for them to muck up a machine.)
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Glad I could help, thanks MSGeek. (I hope they are not admins for long?  It's too easy for them to muck up a machine.)

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Hello,<br />
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Is there a way to prevent my users to add &quot;removable devices&quot; to their computer ?<br />
Can it be done through win2k's policy ? GPO ?<br />
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thank you,<br />
Elad.
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Hello,

Is there a way to prevent my users to add "removable devices" to their computer ?
Can it be done through win2k's policy ? GPO ?

thank you,
Elad.

Removable devices

Operating system security (OS security) is the process of ensuring OS integrity, confidentiality and availability. OS security refers to specified steps or measures used to protect the OS from threats, viruses, worms, malware or remote hacker intrusions. OS security encompasses all preventive-control techniques, which safeguard any computer assets capable of being stolen, edited or deleted if OS security is compromised, including authentication, passwords and threats to systems and programs.