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Systemwalker Desktop Keeper User's Guide for Administrator
FUJITSU Software

8.1.2 File Reading Prohibition

When the file reading prohibition policy has been set, reading data on a removable drive, network drive or DVD/CD of the client (CT) PC, or portable device/imaging device (such as digital camera, IC recorder or scanner), can be prohibited.

Steps to make prohibition effective through policy setting

  1. Set Policy
    Set policy in the Terminal Initial Settings window, the User Policy Settings window or the window after Management Console is started (CT policy settings window).
    Set File access control of File export/read to Yes.
    Select the media prohibited to be read in Reading prohibition of File export/read.

  2. Reflect Policy
    The set policy will be reflected to the database.

  3. Apply Policy
    The set policy will be applied to the client (CT).

  4. File reading operation
    When intending to read files and folders in the client (CT), the status will become one of the following:

    • Unable to read (Note 1)

    • Explorer etc. can be used to read from restricted removable media (Note 2)

    • File Export Utility can be used to read (Note 3)

    • Able to read

    Note 1: Set a policy that disables the use of File Export Utility.
    Note 2: Limit the available removable media in USB Device Individual Identification Function of the File export/read. USB devices that are not specified cannot be read. For how to register and set permitted USB devices, refer to "7.5 Export Files to Specified USB Device Only".
    Note 3: When the policy that allows the use of File Export Utility is set. It indicates that the exported file name and folder structure can be confirmed in the View export target window of File Export Utility (file cannot be opened).