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Old June 5th 07, 03:41 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin
John Hensley
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Default How to disable write access for CD/DVD drive?

"Asterisks" wrote:
I presume that by unchecking "Enable CD recording on this drive" - I am only
restricting writing on that particular drive?


This is correct.

Whereas the other option "disabling the XP IMAPI service" completely disable
CD burning for all writable CD drive?

Can I confirm this also apply to DVD writable drive?


Yes to both questions. This only affects software that used the IMAPI
service for burning CDs and DVDs and not 3rd party burning software that
install their own drivers for writing the discs.

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John Hensley
www.resqware.com


"Asterisks" wrote:

Hi John,
Thank you very much for your advice. :-)
I presume that by unchecking "Enable CD recording on this drive" - I am only
restricting writing on that particular drive?
Whereas the other option "disabling the XP IMAPI service" completely disable
CD burning for all writable CD drive?

Can I confirm this also apply to DVD writable drive?

Cheers,
Tony

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asterisks~


"John Hensley" wrote:

On Wed, 30 May 2007 07:46:03 -0700, Asterisks
wrote:

Hi,
I'm trying to disable the write access for CD/DVD drive but still allow user
to read from the drive. Is there a way to do this in Windows XP?

Appreciate your advice :-)



Open "My Computer", right click on the CD/DVD drive icon and select
"Properties". Click the "Recording" tab and then uncheck "Enable CD
recording on this drive".

You can also completely disable built in XP CD/DVD writing by
disabling the XP IMAPI service. Control Panel - Administrative Tools
- Services -IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service - Startup Type -
Disabled.

If you have 3rd party burning software installed you will need to also
uninstall it.

John Hensley
www.resqware.com

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