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- Page 2 Last modified: December, 2009 © 1999 - 2009 Faronics Corporation. All rights reserved. Faronics, Deep Freeze, Faronics Core Console, Faronics Anti-Executable, Faronics Device Filter, Faronics Power Save, Faronics Insight, Faronics System Profiler, and WINSelect are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Faronics Corporation. All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
About Faronics Core Console........ - Page 4 Uninstalling using the Setup Wizard ......... . 44 Anti-Executable Standard User Guide...
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Page 5: Preface
Preface Anti-Executable protects computers by preventing unauthorized executables from running. Topics Important Information Technical Support Definition of Terms Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... -
Page 6: Important Information
Product Documentation The following documents form the Faronics Anti-Executable documentation set: • Faronics Anti-Executable User Guide — This document guides you how to use the product. • Faronics Anti-Executable Release Notes — This document lists the new features, known issues and closed issues. -
Page 7: Technical Support
• Fax: 800-943-6488 or 604-637-8188 • Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm (Pacific Time) • Address: Faronics Technologies USA Inc. 2411 Old Crow Canyon Road, Suite 170 San Ramon, CA 94583 Faronics Corporation 609 Granville Street, Suite 620 Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5... -
Page 8: Definition Of Terms
Anti-Executable users, set Anti-Executable protection to Enabled or Disabled, and uninstall/upgrade Anti-Executable. Anti-Executable A software library that extends the functionality of Faronics Core Console Console Loadin allowing full control over the configuration and operation of Anti-Executable installed on remote workstations. - Page 9 A folder, and its sub-folders, from which any executable can be launched. White List A list of executables, or folders containing executables, that are allowed to run by Anti-Executable. Workstation Any client or remote machine using the Operating System specified in the System Requirements. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide...
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Page 10: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Anti-Executable protects computers by preventing unauthorized executables from running. Topics Anti-Executable Overview System Requirements Anti-Executable Licensing Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... -
Page 11: Anti-Executable Overview
Server Remote computers loaded with server operating systems* Enterprise *Enterprise versions allow to protect multiple computers from a central console called Faronics Core Console. About Faronics Core Console Faronics Core Console is a lightweight, high performance, secure, easy-to-learn, and integrated framework for the management of multiple Faronics products. -
Page 12: System Requirements
Anti-Executable can be installed on the following Operating Systems: — 32-bit edition of Windows XP SP3 and 64-bit edition of Windows XP SP2. — 32 and 64-bit editions of Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... -
Page 13: Anti-Executable Licensing
Anti-Executable is available in both Full and Evaluation versions. An Evaluation version can be downloaded for free from Faronics' web site (www.faronics.com) and it will be fully operational for 30 days after installation. An expired Evaluation version will not protect the machine and must be uninstalled or upgraded to a Full Version. - Page 14 Introduction Anti-Executable Standard User Guide...
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Page 15: Installing Anti-Executable
Installing Anti-Executable This chapter describes the installation process of Anti-Executable. Topics Installation Overview Installing Anti-Executable Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... -
Page 16: Installation Overview
Before installing, verify the operating system version and choose the installer from the following list: System Install File Windows XP/Vista (32-bit) AEStd_32-bit.msi Windows XP/Vista (64-bit) AEStd_64-bit.msi Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 (32-bit) AESrvStd_32-bit.msi Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 (64-bit) AESrvStd_64-bit.msi Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... -
Page 17: Installing Anti-Executable
3. Enter the User Name and Organization. If Use Evaluation is selected, Anti-Executable is installed as an Evaluation version and is valid for 30 days. An Evaluation version can be converted to a Full shipping version at any time by entering a License Key. Click Next to continue. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... - Page 18 Installing Anti-Executable 4. Specify the install location. The default is C:\Program Files\Faronics\AE. Click Next to continue. 5. This step is optional. Specify the Anti-Executable Administrator and Trusted User passwords. These passwords can also be set in the Anti-Executable Users tab following installation. Click Next to continue.
- Page 19 6. The Automatic Scanning and White List Creation dialog is displayed. Select Enable if you want Anti-Executable to automatically scan all non-removable drives on the computer and create a White List. Click Install to begin the installation. 7. Click Finish to complete the installation. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide...
- Page 20 Creation dialog, Protection is enabled and there is an Active White List when the computer restarts. If the Enable check box is not selected in the Automatic Scanning and White List Creation dialog, Protection is disabled and there is no Active White List when the computer restarts. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide...
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Page 21: Using Anti-Executable
Using Anti-Executable This chapter describes the procedure to access, configure and use Anti-Executable. Topics Accessing Anti-Executable Status Tab White List Tab Adding Executables to the Active White List Black List Tab Users Tab Setup Tab Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... -
Page 22: Accessing Anti-Executable
Users — Used to add Administrators, Trusted users and their passwords. • Setup — Used to configure Stealth Mode, manage logging, alert messages, and enable Anti-Executable compatibility with Deep Freeze. The Windows administrator user account that performed the installation is the first Anti-Executable Administrator. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... -
Page 23: Status Tab
Anti-Executable expires. To convert an Evaluation version of Anti-Executable to a Full version, click Edit and enter a valid License Key in the License Key field. License Keys can be obtained by contacting Faronics. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... -
Page 24: Enabling Anti-Executable Protection
Saving a configuration to XML only allows for viewing of the configuration settings. XML configuration files cannot be applied to other machines. Any changes made to the Anti-Executable settings will not take affect until you click Apply. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... -
Page 25: White List Tab
The Anti-Executable White List Editor is opened by clicking on the White List tab and selecting New, Open, or Edit. The White List Editor also appears when an individual White List file is opened in Windows Explorer. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... -
Page 26: Creating A New White List
1. Shift+ double-click the Anti-Executable icon in the System Tray. Alternatively, you can also use the Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F10 hotkey. Specify the Administrator password to logon to Anti-Executable. Click the White List tab.Click New. The White List editor appears: Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... - Page 27 (files containing the extensions: .scr, .jar, .bat, .com, or .exe.). The duration of the scan depends on the location’s storage capacity and number of executables found within. 3. Click OK. The Building White List for... dialog appears to show the progress: Anti-Executable Standard User Guide...
- Page 28 7. Specify any comments for any applications by clicking the Comment column. A text prompt appears allowing for any additional information to be entered. A description can also be added for the entire list in the space provided at the top of the White List editor. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide...
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Page 29: Activating A White List
White List. • Multiple White Lists can be opened and edited at the same time. Only one White List can be set as an Active White List at a time. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... -
Page 30: Adding Executables To The Active White List
External users do not have the necessary permissions to Allow, Deny, or Allow and Add to White List. External users attempting to launch executables not in the Active White List are notified that the executable has been blocked. Refer to the section on Customizing Alerts for more information. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... -
Page 31: Black List Tab
The Anti-Executable Black List Editor is opened by clicking on the Black List tab and selecting New, Open, or Edit. The Black List Editor also appears when an individual Black List file is opened in Windows Explorer. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... -
Page 32: Creating A New Black List
1. Shift+ double-click the Anti-Executable icon in the System Tray. Alternatively, you can use the Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F10 hotkey. Specify the Administrator password to logon to Anti-Executable. Click the Black List tab. Click New. The Black List editor appears: Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... - Page 33 The Scan feature searches the selected location, and its sub-directories, for any executable files (files containing the extensions: .scr, .jar, .bat, .com, or .exe.). The duration of the scan depends on the location’s storage capacity and number of executables found within. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide...
- Page 34 6. Click Save to save the Black List. Click Save As to save under a different name. Black Lists are saved in a proprietary format with the extension .aebl. Click Export to export a Black List to Anti-Executable Standard User Guide...
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Page 35: Activating A Black List
Black List. • Multiple Black Lists can be opened and edited at the same time. Only one Black List can be set as an Active Black List at a time. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... -
Page 36: Users Tab
To add a user to Anti-Executable, perform the following steps: 1. Click the Users tab at the top of the Anti-Executable window. 2. Click Add to add a new user. Select the User icon from the list provided. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... - Page 37 Anti-Executable’s list and click OK. 4. By default, each added user is an Anti-Executable Trusted User. If the new user is to be given administrative rights, specify them as an Anti-Executable Administrator by selecting the Anti-Executable Admin Role check box. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide...
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Page 38: Removing An Anti-Executable Administrator Or Trusted User
Passwords only apply to the members of the associated groups. To specify a password, ensure the Enable check box is selected. Enter the password in the New Password and Confirm Password fields. Click Apply to save the changes. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... - Page 39 Users Tab Anti-Executable Standard User Guide...
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Page 40: Setup Tab
Hide Notification — prevents the Alert from being displayed. • Hide icon on system tray — hides the Anti-Executable icon in the system tray. • Disable splash windows — disables the Anti-Executable splash window that is displayed before Anti-Executable is launched. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... -
Page 41: Deep Freeze Maintenance Compatibility
Setup Tab Deep Freeze Maintenance Compatibility This feature is applicable only when Faronics Deep Freeze and Faronics Anti-Executable are installed on the computer. The Deep Freeze Maintenance Mode Compatibility feature allows the Administrator to synchronize the Maintenance Modes of Deep Freeze and Anti-Executable. - Page 42 Using Anti-Executable Anti-Executable Standard User Guide...
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Page 43: Uninstalling Anti-Executable
Uninstalling Anti-Executable This chapter explains the procedure to uninstall Anti-Executable. Topics Uninstalling using the Setup Wizard Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... -
Page 44: Uninstalling Using The Setup Wizard
Anti-Executable Administrator privileges and when Anti-Executable Protection is set to Disable. Complete the following steps to remove Anti-Executable: 1. Double-click the .msi file used to install Anti-Executable. The Installation Wizard is displayed. 2. Click Remove followed by Next. 3. Click Remove. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide... - Page 45 Uninstalling using the Setup Wizard 4. Click Finish to complete the uninstall. 5. Following a successful uninstall, a restart is required. Click Yes to restart immediately or No to restart later. An immediate restart is recommended following uninstall. Anti-Executable Standard User Guide...
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