APPLICATION BLOCKING

The Application Blocking feature lets you build a “blocked list” of applications that users will no longer be able to launch from their PCs. Using BrowseControl, administrators can quickly and easily block users from running dangerous, time-wasting or nuisance applications such as Kazaa, instant-messaging programs or specific games. BrowseControl is bullet proof since it uses the software’s internal "Original File Name", so power users who decide to re-name their .exe files to scam BrowseControl won’t make it.

Aimed at preventing employees and students from running time-wasting software such as Kazaa, MSN, games, etc., BrowseControl will trap the launch of any 32bit application which is specified on the BrowseControl AppBlocker list. A message can also be displayed when any attempt is made by a user to run a blocked application. The BrowseControl Application blocker will also benefit schools, where it can restrict students from launching unauthorized applications (such as games) during class.

Blocking an Application is an easy process.

1. Right click on a Group of PCs and choose "App Blocker". The following Window will popup:

2. Click "Browse" and browse for the application to be blocked:

3. Upon clicking Open you will see the Application listed in the left hand pane. Highlight the Application and move it into the right (as below) and then choose Apply and Close. The application should now be blocked on PCs within your chosen group:

With these three easy steps any 32bit application can be blocked on your BrowseControl Clients. Please view the BrowseControl User guide for more information on the Application Blocking feature.

Due to the technical nature of P2P and IM Programs you will find that if they cannot communicate they will jump ports until they find a sufficient connection to their Server. By Blocking the Program using BrowseControl Application Blocking the program will not run at all and cannot be ran until you take it out of your Blocked Application List.