The Checksum Extensions Dialog
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The Checksum Extensions Dialog
Introduction The Checksum Extensions dialog enables you to customize the application file types that
RealSecure Desktop Protector lists when it inspects your system. Desktop Protector
determines which files are included in the baseline from the file name's extension (the
three characters after the period).
Checksum
Extensions dialog
fields
The information in the file pane appears in this field:
Checksum
Extensions dialog
buttons
The Checksum Extensions dialog includes these buttons:
Field Information
Extensions In the text box, enter the three-character extension for an
application type you want Desktop Protector to track.
The box below contains the extensions for the application types
that Desktop Protector already looks for. By default, Desktop
Protector records these application types:
•dll: dynamic link library, a collection of resources that enable
a program file to do its job
•drv: driver, a small program that enables a device or service
to work
•exe: executable file, containing program instructions
•ocx: special-purpose program for functions such as scroll bar
movement and window resizing in Windows applications
•scr: screensaver program
•sys: files that control basic operating system functions
•vxd: “virtual device” that enables other software to work
Table 38: Information fields on the Checksum Extensions dialog
This button... Has this effect...
Add To add a file type to your system baseline, enter an extension in
the Extensions: text box and click Add.
Delete To have Desktop Protector ignore a file type when it creates your
baseline, highlight the file type and click Enter.
OK Saves your settings and closes the Checksum Extensions dialog.
Cancel Closes the Checksum Extensions dialog without saving any
changes.
Help Opens this online help system.
Table 39: Buttons on the Checksum Extensions dialog