Restirction of Exe files from USB to Local Drives

[iswar]

Actually we are using windows 7 Operating system in our small organization. As per requirement of our organization, i provide the rights to access usb flash drives in some of the desktops. In windows 7, can i restrict to copy the exe files from usb flash drive to any local drive (C,D Or E).

 

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In Windows 7, you can restrict users from copying executable files (like .exe files) from USB flash drives to local drives (C:, D:, or E: drives) by utilizing group policies. Here's how you can achieve this:

Steps to Restrict Copying .exe Files from USB Drives:​

1. Open Local Group Policy Editor:
   • Press Win + R to open the "Run" dialog.
   • Type gpedit.msc and press Enter.
   []Navigate to the Policy Setting:
   • Go to User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System.
   []Set the Policy:
   • Locate the policy named "Prevent access to drives from My Computer".
   • Double-click on it to open the settings.
   • Choose the "Enabled" option.
   []Specify the Drives to Restrict:
   • Click on Show to see the list of drives.
   • Select the drives (C:, D:, E that you want to restrict.
   []Save the Changes:
   • Click OK to save the settings.

     Additional Directions:​

     • Users who try to copy .exe files from the USB drive to restricted local drives will encounter an access denied error.
     • Make sure to test this policy in a controlled environment before applying it organization-wide.
     • Ensure that users who require access to these files have necessary exemptions.
     By implementing this policy, you can restrict the copying of .exe files from USB flash drives to local drives on Windows 7 machines within your organization.