Unlocking USB access

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Unlocking USB access

alphaxy (Structural)

(OP)

4 Jan 09 19:14

Sir's / Mam's

Our computer here in our office has disabled USB access. How can I configure the settings so I may use it in times I badly need to take home my work?

IRstuff (Aerospace) · Answer 1 · 2009-01-04 21:46:30

You should probably post this question on www.Tek-Tips.com, where there are more computer professionals.

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MikeHalloran (Mechanical) · Answer 2 · 2009-01-04 22:42:34

Better idea: Every time you need USB access, call or email the IT wonks who supplied you a computer without it or disabled it.

Modifying your computer without their permission could be a career decision.

If you are polite and professional, you may turn them into allies.

Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

xwb (Computer) · Answer 3 · 2009-01-05 08:10:29

Is USB completely disabled or only disabled for memory sticks? Have you tried a portable floppy drive (costs about £30)? If the work will fit on a floppy, just do it from floppy.

johnwm (Computer) · Answer 4 · 2009-01-06 13:01:55

Is the disabled USB a fault or deliberate security policy? Any method of bypassing company security policy will get you fired in many companies.

Good Luck
johnwm
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PersonalProfile (Mechanical) · Answer 5 · 2009-01-10 04:03:48

Try accessing it through DOS or typing the drive letter (with : etc) into the address bar.
The last place I was at, the must have just had the "interface" (explorer) disabled and you could access as per normal using the above (the later was a bit more "usual" of the two methods).
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