Adding USB Devices to the Exceptions List Using USB Blocker

Adding USB devices to the Exceptions list

Windows* identifies USB devices with Device IDs to enable or block devices. USB devices have unique device IDs. If devices don’t have a unique ID of their own then Windows assigns one based on the port USB device is plugged into.
 

To make the process easier, follow these steps:

1. Disconnect the USB device you want to add to the Exceptions list.
2. Open Intel® Small Business Advantage.
3. Select USB Blocker.
4. On the first attempt to unlock USB settings, if the admin password has not been set, the user will be prompted to enter the admin password and security answers.
5. After the admin enters the USB Blocker panel, the user can block or allow types of USB devices.
6. Select Click to unlock settings.
7. Select Device type and click Yes to lock the device type.
8. Continue with your USB device types, adding them to the Exceptions list.
9. After all the USB devices have been added to the Exceptions list, select Click to lock settings in order to save these settings.
10. After a policy is set, a notification will appear when a blocked USB device is plugged in.

To allow USB devices, follow these steps:

1. Devices can be allowed once or always by clicking on the notification and entering the administrative credentials.
2. Insert a USB device.
3. Select the device in the Detected USB Devices section or in the balloon message.
4. Enter the password and select Once to use the USB device you plugged in to use it one time. Or select Always to allow that device use for multiple times.
5. To make USB blocking policy adjustments or to clear previously allowed devices, the admin can click on the unlock to make changes link and enter administrative credentials.
6. If the user wants to reset the password, click on the forgot password link and answer security questions.