User manual FARONICS WIN SELECT DATASHEET

[. . . ] Product Data Sheet Dynamic Preference Control Standardized user environments are critical for organizations that want to reduce IT support costs and workload. [. . . ] It works alongside existing policies and delivers features and capabilities not offered by GPOs. WINSelect is also an easy to use GPO alternative for those that want to customize or lockdown computers, but do not have the time and training to use Group Policies or lack an Active Directory structure. WINSelect Benefits · Empowers IT with total control over a computer's operating system and application abilities · Ensures that computers are used for their given purpose · Eliminates the hassle and complexity of locking down computers with Group Policies · Reduces the amount of organizational time and money required to create kiosk computing environments · Enables easy enforcement of Acceptable Use Policies "WINSelect has completely taken away the day-to-day problems. . . it relieves my tech department from having to touch the machines for anything other than hardware issues. We spend little if no time on the machines that we have this installed on. " ­ Tim Klan, Technology Supervisor, Garden City Schools WINSelect allows full customization of Internet Browser menu options. 800-943-6422 sales@faronics. com www. faronics. com Key Features Enterprise Control · Deploy and manage WINSelect directly from the Faronics Core · Schedule WINSelect restriction times and levels · Command Line Interface support for workstation management · Schedule, execute, and configure tasks and settings via groups · Apply configuration changes without workstation logoff · Remotely scan a machine and select the programs which are allowed and not allowed to run Kiosk Options · Automatically launch predetermined applications upon startup · Block access to specific menu items and hot-key combinations · Restrict access to any application on the workstation Microsoft Office Application Functionality · Prevent the use of Visual Basic for Applications and prevent access to VBA through Microsoft Office · Prevent macro shortcuts within Microsoft Office programs · Disable tools/add-in menu items to prevent users from enabling/disabling Microsoft Office add-in programs · Disable the Web toolbar within Microsoft Office · Disable the Detect and Repair option from the Help menu Session Timer Settings · Create time-limited user session with a countdown timer on screen · Decide whether users have the option to extend session limits · Create multiple time segments that reference codes for users to input Control Panel and Desktop Restrictions · Restrict access to user accounts · Prevent right-clicks on desktop icons or hide them completely Windows Explorer Restrictions · Prevent drag and drop functionality · Prevent delete, rename, and folder creation · Restrict access to UNC path Regulate Start Button Functionality · Hide the Start Button or disable right-click functionality · Customize which options are available via the Start Menu · Force the Classic style Start Menu to remove the Control Panel, Printer, and Network Settings from the menu option Internet Explorer Restrictions · Control which features and options are available within Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox · Prevent right-clicks within the browser · Prevent users from changing the default homepage · Prevent Microsoft Office from being launched via the execution of Office application files · Provide all KIOSK mode options · Create a list of allowed or restricted web sites by domain name, IP address, or range of IP addresses and domain names · Prevent users from using the address bar to access files Open, Save, and Print Options · Control read access with the option to block saving data to the Hard Drive, Floppy Drive, CD, DVD and USB devices · Control or block network and web-based data storage · Restrict the opening and saving of files with specific file extensions · Restrict user access to specific printers · Restrict the number of pages a user can print Active Directory Template Integration · Import ADM templates for Active Directory to control any Microsoft product · Import Microsoft Vista GPO's to control workstation functions WINSelect Templates · Export all configurations into a secure file · Use template files to easily deploy standard settings to multiple workstations System Requirements Faronics WINSelect works with computers running Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 (32-bit). Supported programs include Microsoft Office 2000, XP, 2003, and 2007; Internet Explorer 8. 0; and Mozilla Firefox. Information on the Faronics Core system requirements can be found in the Faronics Core user guide. Download a free, fully Canada/International 609 Granville Street, Suite 620 P. O. Box 10362 Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5 functional evaluation copy at www. faronics. com International Tel +1-604-637-3333 +1-604-637-8188 International Fax sales@faronics. com Toll Free Tel 800-943-6422 800-943-6488 USA 2411 Old Crow Canyon Road, Suite 170 San Ramon, CA 94583 Toll Free Fax For more information on joining our Partner Program visit sales@faronics. com Tel +44-162-850-9008 UK Siena Court, The Broadway Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1NJ Fax www. faronics. com/partners +44-162-850-9118 eurosales@faronics. com © 1999 - 2011 Faronics Corporation. [. . . ] All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. [. . . ]