Tag: computer policy

Hardware Restrictions In Vista

August 11, 2008 by Jason

Vista lets you place restrictions on hardware devices to protect against data theft. You can place restrictions on device installation, limit access to devices already installed and control Autoplay settings for removable devices.

Data theft can occur through the installation of hardware such as removable storage devices. For example, an attacker can install a removable device on your computer with the intent of copying your data to it.

Vista protects against this type of data theft through device installation restrictions. You can control the installation of devices through the local computer policy (or a group policy). You can find these settings in the following container:

Computer Configuration \ Administrative Templates \ System \ Device Installation \ Device Installation Restrictions.
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Disable auto reboot in windows XP and Home editions

February 17, 2008 by Jason

Are you annoyed by the restart prompt which appears every time you update windows.

In order to configure no auto reboot settings for windows XP Professional and Home your windows must have service pack2 installed.

But the to remove auto reboot for windows XP home and Professional are different.

For Windows XP Professional

1. Open Start >> Run and type gpedit.msc (group policy editor) and press Enter Read More»