[KB5684] Block removable media in ESET Windows home products

Issue

  • Add a new removable media blocking rule to block certain media (for example, USB devices)

Details


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A Device control rule defines the action that will be taken when a device meeting the rule criteria is connected to the computer.


Solution

macOS users


  1. Open the main program window of your ESET Windows product.

  2. Press the F5 key to access Advanced setup.

  3. Click ProtectionsDevice Control.

  4. In the Device control section, enable the Enable Device control toggle. Next to Rules, click Edit.

    Figure 1-1
  5. Click Add.

    Figure 1-2
  6. In the Name field, type a name for your rule. In the Device type drop-down menu, select Disk Storage. In the Action drop-down menu, select Block. Complete the form and click OK.

    Figure 1-3
  7. Click OK → OK.

    Figure 1-4
  8. Restart your device.