Is it possible to add a USB lock to windows? I.E. I plug in what I want to use, enter a code and those are the only usb devices that will work.

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So, I've been dealing w/ network security at work a bit, and a nice feature that could be added to windows would be a usb lock. So, for example, lets say I have a computer in a public area of a hotel or doctors office, I could plug in a keyboard and mouse, enter a admin password and lock the usb to just the vendor and product id of the devices plugged into the usb ports.This would protect all size businesses from a malicious actor plugging in a usb device to compromise a computer. By making it a standard feature it would help small businesses secure there computers. Small one or two man sh

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