File-Based Write Filter Status Service

This service creates an icon in the system tray that shows the status of FBWF. The FBWF status icon will appear as a red 'lock' when disabled and a green 'lock' when enabled.

Status

Description

Example

 

 

 

Red

Disabled

 

 

 

 

Green

Enabled

 

 

 

 

Yellow

Commit Mode

 

 

 

 

Yellow with Red 'X'

Write Filter Corrupted

 

 

 

 

If you are logged on as Administrator, you can change the status of FBWF by right-clicking on the icon and selecting the desired FBWF status.

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