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07 Dec 2010   #1

 
 
allow non admins to install usb flash disks

Hello,



is there a way to allow non admin users to install usb flash disks?

Jvuz
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07 Dec 2010   #2

Windows 7 x86/x64, Server 2008r2, Web Server 2008
 
 

If the flash disks require a software. Install the software as an admin and they should be able to Plug and play.
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07 Dec 2010   #3

 
 

That's just the goal to avoid that. We have about 500 users here and I'm just alone to do the support for all of them. I just seek a way to allow them to do this without needing them to give admin rights.

Jvuz
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07 Dec 2010   #4

64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 & Windows 8 Enterprise
Texas
 
 

Hello Jvuz,

You might see if this tutorial or the related tutorial links at the bottom may be able to help you with this.

Removable Hard Disk Drives - Allow or Deny Read and Write Access - Vista Forums


If the issue is installing a program to allow them to, then you may be able to use AppLocker to create a rule to be able to allow the Users group to run the installation file.

Hope this helps,
Shawn
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08 Dec 2010   #5

 
 

Thanks. I used the link that was added as extra: Removable Drives - Allow or Deny All Access - Vista Forums
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08 Dec 2010   #6

64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 & Windows 8 Enterprise
Texas
 
 

You're most welcome Jvuz. I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted.
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