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DefinitionOption
Select the type of rule:Rule type
• Key — This rule protects the specified key.
• Value — This rule protects the specified value.
Block writing to the specified key or value.Write to key or value
Block creating the specified key or value.Create key or value
Block deleting the specified key or value.Delete key or value
Including or excluding specific processes
Edit the rule details to specify processes that you want to detect or exclude from detection.
Option definitions
DescriptionOption
The name of this rule. For example, Prevent registry editor and Task Manager from
being disabled.
Rule Name
Restrict access to these processes. Use the exact process name or use a wildcard to
specify a broad range of processes such as *.EXE, then add exclusions for specific
Processes to include
processes that are legitimate, such as SETUP.EXE. For example, specify * to include all
processes.
Allow access to these processes. Use the exact process name. For example, specify these
exclusions: avtask.exe, cfgwiz,exe, fssm32.exe, giantantispywar*, kavsvc.exe, mmc.exe,
navw32.exe, nmain.exe, rtvscan.exe.
Processes to exclude
Removing user-defined rules
Remove rules that you created but no longer use.
Task
1 Select the User-defined Rules category in the left pane, then select the rule you want
to remove in the right pane.
2 Click Delete.
NOTE: To disable a rule without deleting it, deselect the Block and Report actions. You
can enable the rule again if necessary.
Protecting Your System Access Points
Configuring access protection settings
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.7i18