How do i block access to usb and ethernet port completely?

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  1. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Home Basic x64
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       #11

    well Golden
    ok i dont tell them the password but then i can log in myself and give them the laptop to surf the net or something and without my permission they may copy the data.
    Then what..??
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  2. Posts : 19,383
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       #12

    harshjn04 said:
    the current scenario is someone else is on my laptop and its login with administrator
    Why? If you allow that......nothing can prevent the problems you described.

    Make a guest account for them, and let them use that:
    User Account - Create
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  3. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Home Basic x64
    Thread Starter
       #13

    ok and how do i prevent usb access to guest account.
    I do know how to enable guest account i tried that but then all data is accessible and allowed to be copied from that account too
    and usb's are also detected.

    My main concern is to stop all my usb ports (like they are turned off forever and are opened only when i do some changes somewhere)
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  4. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #14

    harshjn04 said:
    ok and how do i prevent usb access to guest account.
    Using this:
    How can I prevent users from connecting to a USB storage device?
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  5. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Home Basic x64
    Thread Starter
       #15

    yeah this article seems perfect i did what it said

    but what does the article mean by-
    -If a USB storage device is not already installed on the computer
    -If a USB storage device is already installed on the computer


    i did and the my usb does not gets shown
    wow this is great..!!! :)
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       #16

    harshjn04 said:
    but what does the article mean by-
    -If a USB storage device is not already installed on the computer
    -If a USB storage device is already installed on the computer
    If you already had the USB device plugged in, or not.
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  7. Posts : 19,383
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       #17

    harshjn04 said:
    i did and the my usb does not gets shown
    wow this is great..!!! :)
    Happy Days! Now stop giving everyone your administrator password....even if he/she asks nicely!
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  8. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Home Basic x64
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       #18

    ok thanks for your help..!! :)
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  9. Posts : 19,383
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       #19

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    harshjn04 said:
    actually this is my personal laptop but i live in a college hostel so it is basically accessible to everyone and all my friends around
    so i need a way to stop this
    Hi there
    "Low tech" method might be OK -- try Physically locking the laptop in your desk or other place inaccessible to others. If you don't have a lockable desk - what about a simple rucksack with a padlock and chain - and physically lock the bag to some immoveable object.

    I've spent lots of time in Youth Hostels etc all over the world -- "Low tech" often works best in these circumstances. !!!

    Too many youngsters (and not so youngsters) are reasonably "tech savy" to get round typical "admin" locks etc if they have to - but given the general appalling state of modern education a lot of them haven't a clue about how to deal with "Old Tech" type problems such as picking strong padlocks etc.

    Cheers
    jimbo
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