Configuring Windows Group Policy to Authorize Portable Inspector (PRO) Device
- 30 May 2024
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Configuring Windows Group Policy to Authorize Portable Inspector (PRO) Device
- Updated on 30 May 2024
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Summary
This article will guide PI users on how to configure Windows Policy settings in order to restrict installation and access of unauthorized USB device while authorizing the PI device.
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Follow these steps:
You will need to have an OS that has at least been updated to Windows Vista (Desktop).
Clear all of currently installed Removable Disk Devices. Run > devmgmt.msc > View > Show hidden device. Right-click on a USB Device and click Uninstall Device. (Note. This step is to uninstall the USB drivers that were installed on the system if necessary.)
Navigate to Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Device Installation > Device Installation Restriction. Use the following policies with their specific configuration:
o Allow installation of devices that match any of these device IDs
Policy: Allow installation of devices that match any of these device IDs
Setting: Enable
| Portable Inspector Pro | USB\VID_2203&PID_3839 USB\VID_2203&PID_E839 USBSTOR\DiskTXONE___PI_DISK_________ |
| Portable Inspector | USB\VID_2203&PID_3838 USBSTOR\DiskTXONE___PI_DISK_________ |
| Converted Portable Inspector Pro | USB\VID_2203&PID_3839 USB\VID_2203&PID_E839 USBSTOR\DiskTM___TMPS3_DISK_________ |
| Converted Portable Inspector | USB\VID_2203&PID_3838 USBSTOR\DiskTM___TMPS3_DISK_________ |
o Prevent installation of devices not described by other policy settings
Policy: Prevent Installation of devices not described by other policy settings
Setting: Enable
- Once configured you may check the results:
o Other USB Devices – Blocked
o PI Device – Allowed
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