This is a new series which will teach you certain things you can do with your computer.
It may consist of tutorials you can learn, including speeding windows up, minimizing clutter in your computer, shorten daily tasks and many more!
Do something with your computer #5: How to toggle USB port On/Off
Some people might find their USB port(s) locked or disabled. Here is one way to resolve the problem.
It is simply done by editing the registry value.
To disable the access to USB port, in windows XP and 2000, follow the steps below
Click start, and run
In the Open box, type regedit and hit enter
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor
In the right pane, double-click Start.
In the Value data box, type 4, click Hexadecimal and then click OK.
Quit
To re-enable a disabled port, follow these steps above
But, enter the Value as '3' instead of '4'.
Quit.
