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Windows XP - Allow usage of USB Memory Sticks for a Non-Administrator

Windows XP - Allow usage of USB Memory Sticks for a Non-Administrator

 


To allow usage of USB Memory sticks for a Non-Administrator in Windows XP:

1. Launch Regedit.exe.

2. Navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

3. Add the following "REG_SZ" Registry Key:

AllocateDASD

4. Change the Value of this entry to one of the following:

0 - Administrators only
1 - Administrators and power users
2 - Administrators and the interactive user.

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5. Restart the PC for the change to take affect.