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Yes, you can perform this particular task by using Group Policy here you go with two methods followed by complete article for your understanding from Microsoft.
The policy settings can be found in two locations. The policy settings found in Computer Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\System\\Removable Storage Access affect a computer and every user who logs on to it.
The policy settings found in User Configuration\\Administrative Templates\\System\\Removable Storage Access affect only the users to whom the policy setting is applied, including groups if Group Policy is applied using Active Directory.
I think in your case2nd user base policy will be used.
Yes, you can perform this particular task by using Group Policy here you go with two methods followed by complete article for your understanding from Microsoft.
(Managing Hardware Restrictions via Group Policy)
In server2008 you can use following procedure to restrict/allow the ability of your users to read or write to a device affected by the policy setting.
Device categories for which policy settings exist include:
1. Open the Group Policy Management Editor. To do so, click Start, and then in the Start Search box, type gpedit.msc.
2. In the navigation pane, open Local Computer Policy. Then do one of the following:
3. Continue by opening the following folders: Administrative Templates, System, Removable Storage Access.
4. Implement Policy on Removable Media. In the Right-pane Side,
5. Now on the run command type gpupdate/force to implement policy immediately.