How to Enable or Disable USB Port in Windows 7

How to Enable or Disable USB Port in Windows 7

Last updated on August 5th, 2023 at 11:28 am

There are numerous different easy methods available to enable or disable USB port in your Windows-based laptop or computer. So, let’s protect your vital files and information by adopting any of the following methods.

Methods to Enable or Disable USB Port in Windows 7

Enabling and disabling USB port feature in your system means that nobody can insert a USB drive into your device and save data in it. This feature can be enabled and disabled pretty quickly.

Method 1: Use of Device Manager

Okay, so you can block or unblock USB port insertion from your Windows computer very smoothly with the assistance of Device Manager. You have to follow these steps to implement this method;

Step 1: Just right click anywhere on your My Computer icon present on your desktop, then click on the Manage option.

Step 2: Then a new similar looking pop-up menu will appear on your screen and now at the left site present option Device Manager should be selected.

Step 3: Here, you have to search for the Universal Serial Bus Controllers option.

Step 4: Under Universal Serial Bus Controllers, you should select all the devices and press right click again to either disable or enable the feature. Test to check whether the feature is working or not.

Special Note – If the port feature isn’t working yet, then restart your system. You have to manually enable that Device later even if you reboot your computer still it won’t automatically enable USB ports.

device manager

Also Read: How to Recover Permanently Deleted Files in Windows 10/8/7

Method 2: Use Third-Party Software

If you want to disable the USB ports on your computer and you are not satisfied with the internal methods, then you can use the third party software on your computer. The third party software will easily block the USB port feature from your system with this downloaded software. The software can be downloaded from the different sources available online. This software will make your enabling and disabling process super simple.

USB block

Method 3: Use Mass Storage Drivers with the Registry

This method has been popularly used by Windows users as the process of enabling and disabling USB ports is very fast. It is an effective method as compared to the other methods. If you are a smart user, then the register setting will save up your lots of time for you. Follow the lead to start the process;

Step 1: You have to go to your desktop and press “Win Button + R”. There, you have to type command “Regedit” and press the OK Button.

Step 2: Here, you have to prompt a Window, for this you have to follow this written command;

HIKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SYSTEM -> CURRENT CONTROL SET -> SERVICES -> USBSTOR

Step 3: Now, you have to go to the START work area. In this section, to enable or disable USB port, you just have to change the Value data with 4 or Next Time if you want to enable the port, then change Value to 3, but remember after every change the value will close your Registry Editor.

Registry editor

Method 4: Uninstall your USB Mass Storage Drive

In administrative organizations like schools or colleges, the best solution to disable the USB ports is to uninstall each and every USB drivers installed in the system. This method is an extreme step that should be only taken by the user who never wants to transfer data via USB ports. So, use this step as your last resort. However, if you ever want to reinstall drivers, then Windows will automatically search for USB port drivers and you can again transfer data using USB.

enable usb drive

Method 5: Use BuduLock

This is free software available online which can lock any defined folder and block unauthorized access to the USB ports. Basically, the software blocks USB port and lock folders with alphanumeric passwords. It is a very useful tool that you can operate as;

Step 1: Obviously, first you have to download BuduLock on your Windows computer and install it properly.

Step 2: Now, you should insert a USB drive on your Windows computer.

Step 3: You need to click on the Flash Drive Lock that is located behind the Folder Lock Option.

Step 4: Here, by pressing on the Disable Flash Drive, you can block your USB ports. Similarly, if you want to enable the feature, then you have press Enable Flash Drive and insert your password.

Also Read: Best Disk Cloning Software for Windows

Method 6: Disable USB Ports

This is again an adverse solution as it’s not possible to disable all of your USB ports from the motherboard. But, you can easily remove the one port which is located on the front of your CPU. However, if you want to disconnect the USB port from the top and front of the computer, then you can plug out cable from the USB header. You can effortlessly remove USB header to protect your vital data from getting misused.

Method 7: Try Microsoft Support

If you are in real trouble and your USB ports aren’t working even after changing the previous settings as we have discussed above, then here you probably have one option – contact Windows Service Support that is Microsoft Fix it 50061. You just need to apply the setup, and it will fix your problems subsequently.

So, readers, these are some direct and indirect methods to enable or disable USB port in your Windows 7 or above OS. We have explained every method in brief, but still, if you require any assistance, then just ask in the comments.

Author Bio:

Dinesh Lakhwani

Dinesh Lakhwani, the entrepreneurial brain behind “TechCommuters,” achieved big things in the tech world. He started the company to make smart and user-friendly tech solutions. Thanks to his sharp thinking, focus on quality and the motto of never giving up, TechCommuters became a top player in the industry. His commitment to excellence has propelled the company to a leading position in the industry.

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