+ + +## ADMX_RemovableStorage policies + +
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- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/AccessRights_RebootTime_1 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/AccessRights_RebootTime_2 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/CDandDVD_DenyExecute_Access_2 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/CDandDVD_DenyRead_Access_1 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/CDandDVD_DenyRead_Access_2 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/CDandDVD_DenyWrite_Access_1 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/CDandDVD_DenyWrite_Access_2 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/CustomClasses_DenyRead_Access_1 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/CustomClasses_DenyRead_Access_2 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/CustomClasses_DenyWrite_Access_1 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/CustomClasses_DenyWrite_Access_2 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/FloppyDrives_DenyExecute_Access_2 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/FloppyDrives_DenyRead_Access_1 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/FloppyDrives_DenyRead_Access_2 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/FloppyDrives_DenyWrite_Access_1 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/FloppyDrives_DenyWrite_Access_2 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/RemovableDisks_DenyExecute_Access_2 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/RemovableDisks_DenyRead_Access_1 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/RemovableDisks_DenyRead_Access_2 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/RemovableDisks_DenyWrite_Access_1 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/RemovableStorageClasses_DenyAll_Access_1 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/RemovableStorageClasses_DenyAll_Access_2 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/Removable_Remote_Allow_Access + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/TapeDrives_DenyExecute_Access_2 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/TapeDrives_DenyRead_Access_1 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/TapeDrives_DenyRead_Access_2 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/TapeDrives_DenyWrite_Access_1 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/TapeDrives_DenyWrite_Access_2 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/WPDDevices_DenyRead_Access_1 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/WPDDevices_DenyRead_Access_2 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/WPDDevices_DenyWrite_Access_1 + +
- + ADMX_RemovableStorage/WPDDevices_DenyWrite_Access_2 + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/AccessRights_RebootTime_1** + + +
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+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * User + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting configures the amount of time (in seconds) that the operating system waits to reboot in order to enforce a change in access rights to removable storage devices. + +If you enable this policy setting, you can set the number of seconds you want the system to wait until a reboot. + +If you disable or do not configure this setting, the operating system does not force a reboot. + +> [!NOTE] +> If no reboot is forced, the access right does not take effect until the operating system is restarted. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Set time (in seconds) to force reboot* +- GP name: *AccessRights_RebootTime_1* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/AccessRights_RebootTime_2** + + +
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+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * Device + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting configures the amount of time (in seconds) that the operating system waits to reboot in order to enforce a change in access rights to removable storage devices. + +If you enable this policy setting, you can set the number of seconds you want the system to wait until a reboot. + +If you disable or do not configure this setting, the operating system does not force a reboot + +> [!NOTE] +> If no reboot is forced, the access right does not take effect until the operating system is restarted. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Set time (in seconds) to force reboot* +- GP name: *AccessRights_RebootTime_2* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/CDandDVD_DenyExecute_Access_2** + + +
| Windows Edition | +Supported? | +
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+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * Device + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies execute access to the CD and DVD removable storage class. + +If you enable this policy setting, execute access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, execute access is allowed to this removable storage class. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *CD and DVD: Deny execute access* +- GP name: *CDandDVD_DenyExecute_Access_2* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/CDandDVD_DenyRead_Access_1** + + +
| Windows Edition | +Supported? | +
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+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * User + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies read access to the CD and DVD removable storage class. + +If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *CD and DVD: Deny read access* +- GP name: *CDandDVD_DenyRead_Access_1* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/CDandDVD_DenyRead_Access_2** + + +
| Windows Edition | +Supported? | +
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+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * Device + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies read access to the CD and DVD removable storage class. + +If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *CD and DVD: Deny read access* +- GP name: *CDandDVD_DenyRead_Access_2* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/CDandDVD_DenyWrite_Access_1** + + +
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+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * User + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies write access to the CD and DVD removable storage class. + +If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *CD and DVD: Deny write access* +- GP name: *CDandDVD_DenyWrite_Access_1* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/CDandDVD_DenyWrite_Access_2** + + +
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+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * Device + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies write access to the CD and DVD removable storage class. + +If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *CD and DVD: Deny write access* +- GP name: *CDandDVD_DenyWrite_Access_2* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/CustomClasses_DenyRead_Access_1** + + +
| Windows Edition | +Supported? | +
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+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * User + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies read access to custom removable storage classes. + +If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to these removable storage classes. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to these removable storage classes. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Custom Classes: Deny read access* +- GP name: *CustomClasses_DenyRead_Access_1* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/CustomClasses_DenyRead_Access_2** + + +
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+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * Device + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies read access to custom removable storage classes. + +If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to these removable storage classes. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to these removable storage classes. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Custom Classes: Deny read access* +- GP name: *CustomClasses_DenyRead_Access_2* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/CustomClasses_DenyWrite_Access_1** + + +
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+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * User + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies write access to custom removable storage classes. + +If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to these removable storage classes. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to these removable storage classes. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Custom Classes: Deny write access* +- GP name: *CustomClasses_DenyWrite_Access_1* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/CustomClasses_DenyWrite_Access_2** + + +
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+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * Device + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies write access to custom removable storage classes. + +If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to these removable storage classes. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to these removable storage classes. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Custom Classes: Deny write access* +- GP name: *CustomClasses_DenyWrite_Access_2* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/FloppyDrives_DenyExecute_Access_2** + + +
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+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * Device + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies execute access to the Floppy Drives removable storage class, including USB Floppy Drives. + +If you enable this policy setting, execute access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, execute access is allowed to this removable storage class. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Floppy Drives: Deny execute access* +- GP name: *FloppyDrives_DenyExecute_Access_2* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/FloppyDrives_DenyRead_Access_1** + + +
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+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * User + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies read access to the Floppy Drives removable storage class, including USB Floppy Drives. + +If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Floppy Drives: Deny read access* +- GP name: *FloppyDrives_DenyRead_Access_1* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/FloppyDrives_DenyRead_Access_2** + + +
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+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * Device + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies read access to the Floppy Drives removable storage class, including USB Floppy Drives. + +If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Floppy Drives: Deny read access* +- GP name: *FloppyDrives_DenyRead_Access_2* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/FloppyDrives_DenyWrite_Access_1** + + +
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+
+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * User + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies write access to the Floppy Drives removable storage class, including USB Floppy Drives. + +If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Floppy Drives: Deny write access* +- GP name: *FloppyDrives_DenyWrite_Access_1* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/FloppyDrives_DenyWrite_Access_2** + + +
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+
+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * Device + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies write access to the Floppy Drives removable storage class, including USB Floppy Drives. + +If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Floppy Drives: Deny write access* +- GP name: *FloppyDrives_DenyWrite_Access_2* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/RemovableDisks_DenyExecute_Access_2** + + +
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+
+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * Device + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies execute access to removable disks. + +If you enable this policy setting, execute access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, execute access is allowed to this removable storage class. + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Removable Disks: Deny execute access* +- GP name: *RemovableDisks_DenyExecute_Access_2* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/RemovableDisks_DenyRead_Access_1** + + +
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+
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+
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+
+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * User + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies read access to removable disks. + +If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Removable Disks: Deny read access* +- GP name: *RemovableDisks_DenyRead_Access_1* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/RemovableDisks_DenyRead_Access_2** + + +
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+
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+
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+
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+
+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * Device + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies read access to removable disks. + +If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Removable Disks: Deny read access* +- GP name: *RemovableDisks_DenyRead_Access_2* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/RemovableDisks_DenyWrite_Access_1** + + +
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+
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+
+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * User + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies write access to removable disks. + +If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. + +> [!NOTE] +> To require that users write data to BitLocker-protected storage, enable the policy setting "Deny write access to drives not protected by BitLocker," which is located in "Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Removable Data Drives." + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Removable Disks: Deny write access* +- GP name: *RemovableDisks_DenyWrite_Access_1* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/RemovableStorageClasses_DenyAll_Access_1** + + +
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+
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+
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+
+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * User + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. Configure access to all removable storage classes. + +This policy setting takes precedence over any individual removable storage policy settings. To manage individual classes, use the policy settings available for each class. + +If you enable this policy setting, no access is allowed to any removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write and read accesses are allowed to all removable storage classes. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *All Removable Storage classes: Deny all access* +- GP name: *RemovableStorageClasses_DenyAll_Access_1* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/RemovableStorageClasses_DenyAll_Access_2** + + +
| Windows Edition | +Supported? | +
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+
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+
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+
| Education | + |
+
+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * Device + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. Configure access to all removable storage classes. + +This policy setting takes precedence over any individual removable storage policy settings. To manage individual classes, use the policy settings available for each class. + +If you enable this policy setting, no access is allowed to any removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write and read accesses are allowed to all removable storage classes. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *All Removable Storage classes: Deny all access* +- GP name: *RemovableStorageClasses_DenyAll_Access_2* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/Removable_Remote_Allow_Access** + + +
| Windows Edition | +Supported? | +
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+
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+
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+
+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * Device + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting grants normal users direct access to removable storage devices in remote sessions. + +If you enable this policy setting, remote users can open direct handles to removable storage devices in remote sessions. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, remote users cannot open direct handles to removable storage devices in remote sessions. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *All Removable Storage: Allow direct access in remote sessions* +- GP name: *Removable_Remote_Allow_Access* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/TapeDrives_DenyExecute_Access_2** + + +
| Windows Edition | +Supported? | +
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+
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+
| Business | + |
+
| Enterprise | + |
+
| Education | + |
+
+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * Device + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies execute access to the Tape Drive removable storage class. + +If you enable this policy setting, execute access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, execute access is allowed to this removable storage class. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Tape Drives: Deny execute access* +- GP name: *TapeDrives_DenyExecute_Access_2* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/TapeDrives_DenyRead_Access_1** + + +
| Windows Edition | +Supported? | +
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| Home | + |
+
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+
| Business | + |
+
| Enterprise | + |
+
| Education | + |
+
+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * User + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies read access to the Tape Drive removable storage class. + +If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Tape Drives: Deny read access* +- GP name: *TapeDrives_DenyRead_Access_1* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/TapeDrives_DenyRead_Access_2** + + +
| Windows Edition | +Supported? | +
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+
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+
| Business | + |
+
| Enterprise | + |
+
| Education | + |
+
+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * Device + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies read access to the Tape Drive removable storage class. + +If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Tape Drives: Deny read access* +- GP name: *TapeDrives_DenyRead_Access_2* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/TapeDrives_DenyWrite_Access_1** + + +
| Windows Edition | +Supported? | +
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+
| Business | + |
+
| Enterprise | + |
+
| Education | + |
+
+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * User + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies write access to the Tape Drive removable storage class. + +If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Tape Drives: Deny write access* +- GP name: *TapeDrives_DenyWrite_Access_1* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/TapeDrives_DenyWrite_Access_2** + + +
| Windows Edition | +Supported? | +
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+
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+
| Business | + |
+
| Enterprise | + |
+
| Education | + |
+
+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * Device + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies write access to the Tape Drive removable storage class. + +If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *Tape Drives: Deny write access* +- GP name: *TapeDrives_DenyWrite_Access_2* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/WPDDevices_DenyRead_Access_1** + + +
| Windows Edition | +Supported? | +
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+
| Business | + |
+
| Enterprise | + |
+
| Education | + |
+
+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * User + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies read access to removable disks, which may include media players, cellular phones, auxiliary displays, and CE devices. + +If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *WPD Devices: Deny read access* +- GP name: *WPDDevices_DenyRead_Access_1* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/WPDDevices_DenyRead_Access_2** + + +
| Windows Edition | +Supported? | +
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+
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+
| Business | + |
+
| Enterprise | + |
+
| Education | + |
+
+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * Device + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies read access to removable disks, which may include media players, cellular phones, auxiliary displays, and CE devices. + +If you enable this policy setting, read access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, read access is allowed to this removable storage class. + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *WPD Devices: Deny read access* +- GP name: *WPDDevices_DenyRead_Access_2* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/WPDDevices_DenyWrite_Access_1** + + +
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| Business | + |
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| Enterprise | + |
+
| Education | + |
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+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * User + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies write access to removable disks, which may include media players, cellular phones, auxiliary displays, and CE devices. + +If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *WPD Devices: Deny write access* +- GP name: *WPDDevices_DenyWrite_Access_1* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ + +**ADMX_RemovableStorage/WPDDevices_DenyWrite_Access_2** + + +
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+ + +[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope): + +> [!div class = "checklist"] +> * Device + +
+ + + +Available in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build. This policy setting denies write access to removable disks, which may include media players, cellular phones, auxiliary displays, and CE devices. + +If you enable this policy setting, write access is denied to this removable storage class. + +If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, write access is allowed to this removable storage class. + + +> [!TIP] +> This is an ADMX-backed policy and requires a special SyncML format to enable or disable. For details, see [Understanding ADMX-backed policies](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md). +> +> You must specify the data type in the SyncML as <Format>chr</Format>. For an example SyncML, refer to [Enabling a policy](./understanding-admx-backed-policies.md#enabling-a-policy). +> +> The payload of the SyncML must be XML-encoded; for this XML encoding, there are a variety of online encoders that you can use. To avoid encoding the payload, you can use CDATA if your MDM supports it. For more information, see [CDATA Sections](http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml/#sec-cdata-sect). + + +ADMX Info: +- GP English name: *WPD Devices: Deny write access* +- GP name: *WPDDevices_DenyWrite_Access_2* +- GP path: *System\Removable Storage Access* +- GP ADMX file name: *RemovableStorage.admx* + + +
+ +Footnotes: + +- 1 - Available in Windows 10, version 1607. +- 2 - Available in Windows 10, version 1703. +- 3 - Available in Windows 10, version 1709. +- 4 - Available in Windows 10, version 1803. +- 5 - Available in Windows 10, version 1809. +- 6 - Available in Windows 10, version 1903. +- 7 - Available in Windows 10, version 1909. +- 8 - Available in Windows 10, version 2004. + + \ No newline at end of file