> Restrict or Allow Use of Specific USB Devices
> Some companies have departments that work with highly sensitive data (for example, social security numbers). In these types of workplaces, it’s important to restrict the use of specific USB devices in order to protect against that data being copied to USB devices. The easier it is for users to copy data to such devices, the harder it is to ensure that the data does not leave the premises.
> Restricting and allowing the use of USB devices is controlled by USB Filters, which are enabled from the DVM’s registry. Simply set the USB Filter String in the DVM’s registry settings. The default value for this setting is 255, which means that all USB devices are allowed. However, you can change the default USB filtering behavior.
> Warning: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that might require you to reinstall your operating system. Neither Pano Logic nor Microsoft can guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
> To change the default USB filtering behavior:
> After you perform this procedure and the next time your users log on to your DVM through a Pano device, they can only use USB peripherals that are specified by the USB filter string value.

> 1. | Launch the Registry Editor.

> a. | From Windows, click Start > Run.

> b. | Type regedit, then click OK.

> 2. | Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Pano Logic, Inc.\Pano Desktop Additions.

> 3. | If a string value named USB Filter does not already exist in the key-value right-hand pane, create it:

> a. | In the left-hand pane, right-click on the Pano Desktop Additions key, then select New > String Value.

> b. | Modify the string value, setting entry in the Value data field to your desired value. The table below lists the possible values and the resulting policy.

> If USB Filer value is... | It means...
> 0 | No USB peripherals
> 1 | USB Mass storage only
> 2 | USB Printers only
> 3 | USB Mass storage & Printers only
> 252 | All supported USB peripherals except USB Mass storage & Printers
> 253 | All supported USB peripherals except Printers
> 254 | All supported USB peripherals except USB Mass storage
> 255 | All supported USB peripherals

> 4. | Restart the Pano Desktop Additions service or reboot your DVM.

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