We all know that USB drives are a real virus vector, so to speak. This means they're vulnerable to infection and can spread viruses to any computer they're plugged into. Therefore, it's crucial to control which USB drives you use on your computer. Or, to put it more specifically: restrict the use of USB drives.
And for this, we can use free tools like USB Flash Block/Unblock . This application, as its name suggests, blocks and unlocks USB drives ( flash drives, pen drives, memory sticks , etc.). First of all, it doesn't require installation; simply run it from your desktop or any directory you choose, and then select from its three operating options:
- Normal mode: Read and write about the device, that is, it is the common way of use.
- Read Only Mode: Only the content is displayed, but files are not allowed to be copied to the USB removable disk.
- Disabled: The computer will not recognize or allow access to the USB memory sticks that are connected.
USB Flash Block/Unblock will protect you from potential infections from external USB drives. It's also very useful if you have access to public computers, such as in internet cafes, and want to prevent the insertion of these devices.
USB Flash Block/Unblock is compatible with Windows 7/Vista/XP, is in English, is portable and very lightweight; 664 KB in a compressed file.
Official website | Download USB Flash Block/Unblock (664 KB – Zip)