Windows 10: Allow specific USB devices through group policy

I have been trying to configure allowing only certain USB devices through group policy. I am using my windows 10 Pro 22H2 OS build 19045.2486 machine to test it with Local Group Policy before trying to deploy through the server group policy. Here is what I have configured.Apply layered order of evaluation for Allow and Prevent device installation policies across all device match criteria - EnabledPrevent installation of removable devices - EnabledAllow installation of devices that match any of these device IDs - Enabled Under show I have tried every single entry for the device I am trying t

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Allow specific USB devices through group policy

I have been trying to configure allowing only certain USB devices through group policy. I am using my windows 10 Pro 22H2 OS build 19045.2486 machine to test it with Local Group Policy before trying to deploy through the server group policy. Here is what I have configured.

Apply layered order of evaluation for Allow and Prevent device installation policies across all device match criteria - Enabled

Prevent installation of removable devices - Enabled

Allow installation of devices that match any of these device IDs - Enabled

Under show I have tried every single entry for the device I am trying to allow, a WD elements HD. I put in all of the Hardware IDs and the device instance path for testing. It will never allow the driver to load. Am I doing something wrong?

 

Introducing apply layered Group Policy in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Source: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/...y/ba-p/2608462

 

USB 3.0 Promoter Group Announces USB 3.2 Specification

The USB 3.0 Promoter Group today announced the pending release of the USB 3.2 specification, an incremental update that defines multi-lane operation for new USB 3.2 hosts and devices. USB Developer Days 2017 will include detailed technical training covering USB 3.2, fast charging advancements in USB Power Delivery, and other exciting topics.

While USB hosts and devices were originally designed as single-lane solutions, USB Type-C cables were designed to support multi-lane operation to ensure a path for scalable performance. New USB 3.2 hosts and devices can now be designed as multi-lane solutions, allowing for up to two lanes of 5 Gbps or two lanes of 10 Gbps operation. This enables platform developers to continue advancing USB products to fit their customers' needs by effectively doubling the performance across existing cables. For example, a USB 3.2 host connected to a USB 3.2 storage device will now be capable of realizing over 2 GB/s data transfer performance over an existing USB Type-C cable that is certified for SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps.

"When we introduced USB Type-C to the market, we intended to assure that USB Type-C cables and connectors certified for SuperSpeed USB or SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps would, as produced, support higher performance USB as newer generations of USB 3.0 were developed," said Brad Saunders, USB 3.0 Promoter Group Chairman. "The USB 3.2 update delivers the next level of performance."

"With increased performance and seamless compatibility, the new USB 3.2 specification brings even more speed and bandwidth benefits to new USB 3.2 devices, while remaining compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices," said Roanne Sones, General Manager, Strategy and Ecosystem for Windows and Devices, Microsoft. "We're excited to work with our partners in the USB 3.0 Promoter Group to help showcase these benefits to users around the world."

Key characteristics of the USB 3.2 solution include:

• Two-lane operation using existing USB Type-C cables
• Continued use of existing SuperSpeed USB physical layer data rates and encoding techniques
• Minor update to hub specification to address increased performance and assure seamless transitions between single and two-lane operation

For users to obtain the full benefit of this performance increase, a new USB 3.2 host must be used with a new USB 3.2 device and the appropriate certified USB Type-C cable. This update is part of the USB performance roadmap and is specifically targeted to developers at this time. Branding and marketing guidelines will be established after the final specification is published. The USB 3.2 specification is now in a final draft review phase with a planned formal release in time for the USB Developer Days North America event in September 2017.