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Restrict USB storage and Printer passthrough
PRusco1 For the USB storage redirection you will also need to enable storage redirection properties. I noticed that is disabled based on the values above..
- Thanks askaresh, that's the drive letter passthrough we're implementing above. It's the only way I can currently restrict passthrough for USB storage. However it doesn't block unwanted USB storage devices.
I've actually had a response from MS escalation this morning and they've directed me to a 3rd party. I'll update if this provides a working solution.- I would like to know if you managed to fix this.
Hi NishithGupta
Apologies for not updating this a long time ago!
In short there is no currect ability of AVD which allows for the restriction of specific USB storage devices to passthrough to AVD session hosts.
Instead, there is the ability to allow all USB storage devices to passthrough as a "redirected network drive".
We were given the details of a 3rd party (DeviceTrust) that could help, but they couldn't avoid the fundamental design of AVD passing through storage as a redirected network drive.
This functionality would have a significant positive impact on the industry I work in - in the sense that we could really sell this a solution to customers. But this is a function that needs to be addressed by MS. I have raised support calls and a change request with MS (March 2023). I have had no feedback from MS regarding these. In my opinion, MS will not be paying attention to this change request until a large corporation requires it.
Please, nobody hold their breath for a solution.
Kind regards,
Paul
- Looking forward to what you hear back n the workaround or fix.
