Restrict Removable Storage Devices Using Group Policy in Windows Server 2008
In Windows Server 2008 domain, there are a set of built-in policies on removable storage access and installation. It makes restricting USB mass storage device easier.
Open the Group Policy Manager in your windows server 2008 and Do the following Steps,
1. Computer Configuration–>Policies–>Administrative Templates–>System–>Removable Storage Access
User Configuration–>Policies–>Administrative Templates–>System–>Removable Storage Access
It specifies read and write permission on all kinds of the removable storage device.
2. Computer Configuration–>Policies–>Administrative Templates–>System–>Device Installation–>Device Installation Restrictions
With device installation restrictions, the installation of the removable storage device will be totally under control.