Make write protection Your Flash-Drive

Discussion in 'Windows' started by regsvr.exe, Apr 11, 2009.

  1. regsvr.exe

    regsvr.exe New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2009
    Messages:
    7
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Goto-->Run, then type regedit.
    Navigate to the following Registry key:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\
    Look at the sub-keys and see if a key named StorageDevicePolicies is listed. If it is skip this paragraph and read the next. If it is not create the key by right-clicking Control and selecting New > Key

    See if there is an entry named WriteProtect. It can be easily created if it is not present by right-clicking in the right window and selecting New > DWord from the menu. The following values are allowed for this entry:
    • 0 - This will allow write processes on USB Flash Drives
    • 1 - This will block write processes on USB Flash Drives.
     
  2. shabbir

    shabbir Administrator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2004
    Messages:
    15,375
    Likes Received:
    388
    Trophy Points:
    83
    Can you specify the OS . I mean WinXP / Vista
     
  3. ron_genum

    ron_genum New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2008
    Messages:
    21
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Occupation:
    IT Personnel
    Location:
    Philippines
    your idea is so great, it works on my Flash Disk.. let me ask you something if its ok with you :) do you have any such nice idea as this when it comes to write protecting my HDD's partition? i really want to write protect one of the partition of my HDD which is intended for windows installation only and windows utitlities which i installed.. I just wanna know your side about this .. hope i do have a respond from you soon :)

    P>S< tnx a lot :) bravo!!!
     
  4. regsvr.exe

    regsvr.exe New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2009
    Messages:
    7
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    0
    I used WinXP only.
     
  5. shabbir

    shabbir Administrator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2004
    Messages:
    15,375
    Likes Received:
    388
    Trophy Points:
    83
  6. mvtharish138

    mvtharish138 Banned

    Joined:
    May 11, 2009
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    it's good information
     

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice