Floppy media devices are not allocated upon user logon.

From Windows XP Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Removable media devices - Floppies

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1, ECLP-1

SV-1085r1_rule Floppy media devices are not allocated upon user logon.

Vulnerability discussion

This check verifies that Windows is configured to not limit access to floppy drives when a user is logged on locally per the FDCC.

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Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Devices: Restrict floppy access to locally logged-on user only” to “Disabled”.

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