This security setting determines whether a CD-ROM is accessible to both local and remote users simultaneously.
If this policy is enabled, it allows only the interactively logged-on user to access removable CD-ROM media. If this policy is enabled and no one is logged on interactively, the CD-ROM can be accessed over the network.
Policy path:
Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Local Policies\Security Options
Default:
This policy is not defined and CD-ROM access is not restricted to the locally logged-on user.
Supported on:
At least Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003
Registry settings:
MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\AllocateCDRoms
Reboot required:
No