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Can I block P2P applications (ie. Kazaa, Limewire) and Instant Messaging (ie. MSN, AIM) using BrowseControl? |
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Yes, there are two methods to block these applications:
Use the App Blocker feature to block the Original file name or checksum of the file
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Block the ports that are used by these programs by accessing the Console’s ‘Group Settings’ option
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To prevent users from using Hotmail, which URLs should be added to the Blocked List? |
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- oe.hotmail.com
- services.msn.com
- oginnet.passport.com
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How can I block certain (potentially dangerous) file types from being downloaded or viewed? |
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For any file type that needs to be blocked, simply add the extension (including the preceding dot) into the Blocked List of the URL Filter. For example, to block executable files (EXE), you would add .exe to the Blocked List. Or, to block screensavers (SCR), you would add .scr to the Blocked List.
If you would like to prevent the transfer of files through other (non-HTTP) protocols, the easiest way is to block off the entire port. For example, if you’d like to prevent FTP transfers, you can just block Port 21. Recall that port blocking is accessed through the ‘Group Settings’ function of the BrowseControl Console, then accessing the ‘Port/Proxy’ tab. | |
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Can BrowseControl block user access to Floppy disks and CD/DVD Drives? |
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Yes, this feature is available at the Group and individual PC level. Right click on a Group or PC and select the options, "Block Floppy Drive" or "Block CD Drive". Please note that these features are not available on Windows 98. |
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Can BrowseControl switch between User and Computer Mode? |
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Yes, this feature is available using the BrowseControl Server Manager. When changing modes, all settings for the original mode will be saved and will be available if the mode is switched back. |
