How to Enable & Disable USB Port with USB Port Lock Software
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3 November 2017 Specialist of Customer Service Dept.
Summary
Professional USB port locker helps you prevent PC from virus in unknown USB or other unauthorized storage devices. Block the USB port and limit the data transfer via USB!
Information security has been an import topic that people concern. Whether we are working with the computer at home or in the office, we should take privacy security into consideration. When we are protecting the data inside the computer with password or something, we also need to prevent the computer from attack or virus from outside:
- Unchecked USB flash drive which may carries viruses will be read automatically
- Copy data to unauthorized USB disk without permission
- Unauthorized storage devices like mobiles, SD card connect to PC
- Burning the data inside PC to CD/DVD
Want to prevent your computer from these kind of threats? Lock your USB port with professional USB port lock software – Renee USB Block! Prevent any unauthorized device connects to your PC via USB.
Why Choose Professional USB Port Locker – Renee USB Block
Comparing with the original USB blocker, Renee USB Block has the following advantages：
- Besides blocking USB with password, Renee USB Block supports block CD, Bluetooth, SD card reader, mobile phone (including Android & iPhone), programs, websites, printers, etc.
- White List is provided in each lock function. Unlisted devices will not be able to operate even if they are connected to computer.
- Reports and Logs function is available.
- Emails notifications when password entered wrong or change password.
- Advanced security settings help you protect Renee USB Block and protected object in a better way.
How to Enable & Disable USB Port
The first time you used Renee USB Block, you will be required to set the master password. Of course, you can change the password in “General”.
Step 1: Launch Renee USB Block then click “USB & CD Lock” in “Control Center”.
Step 2: Select “Disable Reading USB Disk”.
When “Disable Reading USB Disk” is selected, software will automatically choose “Disable Writing to USB” at the same time. If you just want to disable writing to USB, please select the related item.
Step 3: A password required window will pop up whenever you plug the storage devices in computer via USB.
Only the corrected password entered, the users will get access to the USB. The password is the master password you set when install Renee USB Block.
Only you enable the item in “Security”, this window will pop up. If you do not enable it, the external device will be forbid to read directly.
How to Add USB Device to White-list
Do not want to be required the password every time insert our own USB? White-list function is available.
Step 1: Click “Add” button on the right hand of the White-list.
Step 2: Select the target USB drive in the pop up window and set the label name.
Do not want the USB drive to open automatically, please select “Not Auto-open Trusted Devices”.
How Renee USB Block Works when Blocking USB Device?
Different from other software which use basic function in Windows system, Renee USB Block uses the low layer driver to lock the auto read function when other memory devices connect to computer via USB.
In computer. a device driver is a computer program that operates or controls a hardware which attached to a computer. The driver communicates with the device through the computer bus to which the hardware connects. For example, we connect a printer to computer. We want to print a Word document and send the Print order. Then the driver of the printer will communicate with the related printer and make it print. In another word, hardware will not work normally if we do not install the related driver.
Situation 1: The USB device has been added to the White List of Renee USB Block.
Situation 2: The USB device is not in the White List of Renee USB Block.
Comparison between Renee USB Block and other USB Block Methods
There are 2 methods has been widely accepted by computer users. They are altering registry values for USB mass storage devices and disabling USB ports from device manager.
- Compared with Altering registry values for USB Mass Storage Devices. Disadvantage: Others who use your computer can easily change this setting and make the USB port working again.
- Compared with Disabling USB Ports from Device Manager. Disadvantage: Directly disable the USB port. Even you connect other devices like mouse and keyboard, they will not be accepted by PC. Besides, it is easy to be modified.
In order to provide a safer environment to the data in your computer, you can lock the USB port from reading unauthorized USB devices automatically. Download Renee USB Block now! *Not enough? You can lock data in local disk and external disk with Renee File Protector!
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