Block .scr file execution
How do I stop .scr files from being run on a SBS 2011 server?
A client has terminal services running, so files run on the actual server. I believe that this may be done via GPO. Ideally, I would like a step by step please.
Many thanks.
A client has terminal services running, so files run on the actual server. I believe that this may be done via GPO. Ideally, I would like a step by step please.
Many thanks.
John
Normally these are Screen saver files. Do they cause you a problem? Or perhaps turn Screen Saver off (black monitor instead).
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Hi John.
No, these .scr files are scripts, the type that often installs Crytolocker etc. I know how to block them via Exchange, but I simply want to stop these running completely.
No, these .scr files are scripts, the type that often installs Crytolocker etc. I know how to block them via Exchange, but I simply want to stop these running completely.
If that is the case on your server, then top grade antivirus should stop Cryptolocker from installing.
ASKER
In many cases, they do, but often, not, and we also have Cryptoprevent.
Anyway, I simply need to know the GPO method for blocking .scr file execution please.
Anyway, I simply need to know the GPO method for blocking .scr file execution please.
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Software restriction policies ("SRP") can indeed be used to block .scr files.
Applocker, the successor of SRP, cannot do this, MS has seen no need (no danger?) to block those.
Applocker, the successor of SRP, cannot do this, MS has seen no need (no danger?) to block those.
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