Windows Group Policy's

Group Policy Devices Restrict CD ROM Access To Locally Logged On User Only

Windows Group Policy Name :- Group Policy - Devices: Restrict CD-ROM access to locally logged-on user only

Requirements :-

  • Work on any windows OS

Description :-

This security setting determines whether a CD-ROM is accessible to both local and remote users simultaneously. If this policy is enabled, it allows only the interactively logged-on user to access removable CD-ROM media. If this policy is enabled and no one is logged on interactively, the CD-ROM can be accessed over the network. Default: This policy is not defined and CD-ROM access is not restricted to the locally logged-on user.

Note :-

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Main Directory :-

Sub Directory :-

Policy Path :-

Local Computer Policy -> Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options

Policy Path :-

configure-group policy - Devices: Restrict CD-ROM access to locally logged-on user only

Policy Path :-

output-group policy - Devices: Restrict CD-ROM access to locally logged-on user only

Note :-

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After changing group policy options, you need to update group policy. If you do not update group policy then settings will not effect. To update it just simply type below command and also sample image is shown.

Command :-

gpupdate /force

output-update-group-policy
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In about command we used "/force" option, this will help up to update policy options forcefully.