Chapter 3: Setting Up RealSecure Desktop Protector
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Stopping Desktop Protector
Introduction When you quit the Desktop Protector application, Desktop Protector does not stop
monitoring your system. To stop Desktop Protector from monitoring for intrusions and to
stop protecting your system against unknown or modified applications, you must stop
the BlackICE intrusion detection and application protection features.
Note: Stopping Desktop Protector is not the same as removing it. For information about
removing RealSecure Desktop Protector, see “Uninstalling Desktop Protector” on page 28.
Stopping Desktop
Protector from the
console
To stop Desktop Protector from the Desktop Protector window:
1. From the Main Menu, click ToolsÆStop BlackICE Engine.
Desktop Protector stops monitoring incoming traffic and a red line appears over the
Desktop Protector icon.
2. From the Main Menu, click ToolsÆStop BlackICE Application Protection.
Desktop Protector stops monitoring your system for unauthorized applications and
outgoing transmissions.
Stopping Desktop
Protector from the
desktop
To stop Desktop Protector from the desktop:
1. Right-cl ick the Desktop Protector icon.
2. Select Stop BlackICE Engine.
Desktop Protector stops monitoring incoming traffic and a red line appears over the
Desktop Protector icon.
3. Right-cl ick the Desktop Protector icon.
4. Select Stop BlackICE Application Protection.
Desktop Protector stops monitoring your system for unauthorized applications and
outgoing transmissions.
Stopping Desktop
Protector from the
control panel
(Windows NT)
To stop Desktop Protector from the Windows NT control panel:
1. Click StartÆSettingsÆControl Panel.
2. Double-click Services.
The Services window appears.
3. Select BlackICE, and then click Stop.
Desktop Protector stops monitoring incoming traffic and a red line appears over the
Desktop Protector icon.
4. Select RapApp, and then click Stop.
Desktop Protector stops monitoring your system for unauthorized applications and
outgoing transmissions.