Disable usb storage devices

Question

Is there a way to programmatically disable usb storage devices from working while still keeping usb ports functional for other types of devices like keyboards and mice?

Answer 1

1. first restart your machine
2. open registry
3. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
4. System
5. CurrentControlSet
6. Service
7. USBstore
8. set Disable to 4 and Enable to 3