Chapter 4: Configuring RealSecure Desktop Protector

Responding to Application Protection Alerts

Introduction

Programs can start without your knowledge. The Application Protection component may

 

be triggered when you start a new program through the Start menu or by clicking a

 

shortcut, but it may also be triggered by a program that starts without giving any on-

 

screen indication. If you have enabled Application Protection and selected Ask me what

 

to do, Desktop Protector alerts you when an unknown application starts.

Procedure

To respond to the Application Protection dialog:

1.Are you installing new software on your computer?

If yes, click Install Mode Options, and then click Enable Install Mode.

Desktop Protector temporarily stops Application Protection so that the new software can start the applications required for its installation. Desktop Protector will remind you every three minutes to enable Application Protection again.

Note: Some installation programs require you to restart your system. Desktop Protector Application Control stays in Install Mode even if you restart. This may be necessary for some software installations or updates that continue to install after system reboot. When the installation is finished, update your system baseline and then disable Install Mode.

If no, go to Step 2.

2.Are you certain that this is an application you have authorized?

If yes, click Continue.

Desktop Protector allows the application to start.

Tip: To have Desktop Protector assume this application is authorized every time it runs, select Don’t ask me again, then click Continue. Desktop Protector adds the application to your list of authorized applications and does not warn you about it again.

If no, go to Step 3.

3.Click More Info...

A popup dialog box appears with the name and path of the application file that triggered Application Protection.

4.Is this file an authorized application?

If yes, click OK, and then click Continue. Desktop Protector allows the application to start.

If no, go to Step 5.

5.Do you want to enable the application to run even though it may be a dangerous program?

If yes, click OK, and then click Continue. Desktop Protector allows the application to start.

If no, click OK, and then click Terminate.

Desktop Protector adds the application to your list of prohibited applications.

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3.5, Desktop Protector specifications

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