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<strong>Manual</strong>ly switch<br />
configuration<br />
Installation /<br />
uninstallation<br />
11.9.3 Security<br />
Options available in expert mode only.<br />
Autostart<br />
Block autostart function<br />
If this option is enabled, the pre-defined<br />
password is required to manually switch to a<br />
different configuration profile .<br />
If this option is enabled, the pre-defined<br />
password is required for installation or<br />
uninstallation of the program.<br />
Reference: Configuration options<br />
If this option is enabled, the execution of the Windows autostart function is blocked on<br />
all connected drives, including USB sticks, CD and DVD drives and network drives.<br />
With the Windows autostart function, files on data media or network drives are read<br />
immediately on loading or connection, and files can therefore be started and copied<br />
automatically. This functionality carries with it a high security risk, however, as<br />
malware and unwanted programs can be installed with the automatic start. The<br />
autostart function is especially critical for USB sticks as data on a stick can be<br />
changed at any time.<br />
Exclude CDs and DVDs<br />
When this option is enabled, the autostart function is permitted on CD and DVD drives.<br />
Warning<br />
Only disable the autostart function for CD and DVD drives if you are sure you<br />
are only using trusted data media.<br />
System protection<br />
Protect Windows hosts files from changes<br />
If this option is set to activated, the Windows hosts files are write-protected.<br />
Manipulation is no longer possible. For example, malware is not able to redirect you to<br />
undesired websites. This option is activated as the default setting.<br />
Product protection<br />
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