How to disable/enable USB port in Windows 7 via registry
To enable or disable USB port in Windows 7 via Registry follow the following steps :-
STEP 1 :- Open the Run menu, to open run menu press "Windows key + R" then type "Regedit" to open "Registry Editor" and then press "Enter" key.
STEP 2 :- The Registry will open .
STEP 3 :- Then locate the following path in the left panel of the Registry
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\USBSTOR
STEP 4 :- In the Right Pane of the USBSTOR you will see some list .
STEP 5 :- Right click on the item of name START
STEP 6 :- Select Modify
STEP 7 :- A new window will open and you see the following -
STEP 8 :- To disable USB Port change this value from "3" to "4" and To enable USB Port change this value from "4" to "3".
NOTE :- Do not forget to check your USB devices whether working or not.
