Ways To Enable USB ports



You can be Enable or Disable USB  by many ways like using Registry Edit, Device Manager, using C/C++, or Softwares. Below are the options explained to enable/disable USB.

Enable Usb which is blocked from registry settings: 
Registry details will be discussed and explain later. Follow the path, press Windows key + R or press start button + R  than write "regedit"->HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE->SYSTEM ->CurrentControlSet->Services->USBSTOR ->from right panel double click on "Start"->change value to "3". This will enable your USB if it is blocked from registory editor, remember to login as administor.
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How to enable/ disable USB using Device Manager

  • Open Control panel , and select Device Manager
  • Select the Universal Bus Controller
  • Choose appropriate option from the list , than Right Click and select Enable or Disable


Enable/Disable USB  using BIOS
  • Switch on your Computer
  • As soon as your booting start, go to BIOS settings.
  • Look for USB option and Select Enable/ Disable, as per your requirement.

Remember to put BIOS password to prevent further change in setting by unknown person.


Enable/Disable USB  using Software

 Although if you don't want to mess around and feels that editing Registry or Changing device setting is not tough for you than you can use free software. Some of the Free Software are listed below.

  • USB Port Locked( UPL ) .;
  • USB Drive Disabler. 

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