Simple configuration
When Device Access Manager is installed, a Device Administrators group is created, and is then
populated by the system administrator. Simple configuration allows you to deny access to the following
classes of devices for all non-Device Administrators:
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All removable media (floppy disks, pen drives, etc.)
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All DVD/CD-ROM drives
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All serial and parallel ports
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All Bluetooth devices
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All infrared devices
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All modem devices
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All PCMCIA devices
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All 1394 devices
To deny access to a class of devices for all non Device Administrators:
1.
Click Start, click All Programs, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager.
2.
In the left pane, click Device Access Manager, and then click Simple Configuration.
3.
In the right pane, select the check box of a device to deny access.
4.
Click Apply.
NOTE:
5.
Click OK.
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If you are prompted to allow background service to run, click Yes.