How to Disable USB Ports in Windows 10 via Device Manager

If you wish to stop anyone from copying valuable materials/files from your computer via USB storage devices, it is a smart idea to disable the use of USB storage devices on your computer. To do this, you can easily limit access to the removable storage disk or fully block removable storage devices from connecting to your computer through the USB port. In this guide, you will learn how to disable USB ports in Windows 10 via Device Manager.

Meanwhile, You can never be too vigilant when it comes to keeping the data secure. Risks can come from places or individuals that you least predict. That’s why it’s better to completely disable USB drives on your laptop or desktop. Disabling your computer’s USB drives can help keep your files safe, and the process is easier than you think.

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How to Disable USB Ports in Windows 10 via Device Manager 

Well, there are different ways to disable USB ports. You can disable USB ports via Group Policy Editor, Register Editor, or even you can download software to disable USB drives. But the best way to deactivate USB drives is using Device Manager.

However, the process is very easy and straightforward. Follow the below steps to disable USB Ports or Driver completely in Windows 10.

Step 1. Press Windows key + X and then select Device Manager or simply click on the Start Menu button and select Device Manager.

Step 2. Now, from the list find Universal Serial Bus controllers, you can find it at the bottom of the list and then click the arrow button next to it to expand.

Universal Serial Bus controllers

Step 3. When it expanded, you will see two Generic USB Hub options. Right-click on Generic USB Hub and then select Disable device.

Step 4. Now, Right-click on the second Generic USB Hub option and select Disable device.

Make sure you disable both the Generic USB Hub options because there are many USB ports on your computer. Disabling one may only disable one or two USB ports but by disabling both will completely disable all available USB ports on your computer.

How to Enable USB Drives via Device Manager on Windows 10

Enabling USB ports are as easy as disabling it.

• Press Windows key + X and then select Device Manager or simply click on the Start Menu button and select Device Manager.
• Now, from the list find Universal Serial Bus controllers, you can find it at the bottom of the list and then click the arrow button next to it to expand.
• When it expanded, you will see two Generic USB Hub options. Right-click on Generic USB Hub and then select Enable device. Do the same to the second Generic USB Hub option.

Wrapping Up

So this was a quick tutorial guide on how to disable USB ports in Windows 10 and for the purpose of this guide, I have used Device Manager. I have tried various methods but to me disabling USB ports via Device Manager is far more easy and reliable.

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