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Configure the Logon Shield

Use the main dialog of the Logon Shield configuration view to configure the Logon Shield.

To configure the Logon Shield using the Logon Shield dialog

1. Select one of the following modes of operation:

   Logon Shield not installed

   Indicates that the Logon Shield provider and -filter COM modules are unregistered on Windows Vista. On earlier versions of Windows, the sxpgina.dll file is uninstalled.

   No restriction on job execution

   Indicates that Logon Shield is not activated when a software delivery job executes.

   Force user to log off before job executes

   Specifies that the user be forced to log off when a software delivery job is waiting to be executed. The Logon Shield is activated during job execution.

   Apply job-defined condition

   Indicates that a software delivery job with a pre-defined condition is to be applied. When setting up a job, the administrator can select the Prevent user from being logged on when job executes option. When this mode of operation is selected, the user is forced off when there is a pending software delivery job, and the Logon Shield is activated during job execution.

   Wait until user logs off before job executes

   Indicates that the user is not asked to log off when a software delivery job is pending. However, the job is only executed after the user has logged off. The Logon Shield is active during job execution.

   Wait until user logs on before job executes

   Indicates that pending software delivery jobs are only executed when a user is logged on.

2. Specify the maximum blocking time using the drop-down list.
3. Specify whether or not the Apply Windows security options policy is enabled.

   Note: This parameter only applies to Windows Vista.

4. Click Settings if the value specified in Step 3 is Enabled.

   The Windows Security options dialog appears.

5. Specify whether or not the Disable Ctrl+Alt+Del policy is enabled.

   Note: It is strongly recommended that this Windows policy be disabled when using the Logon Shield.

6. Specify whether or not the Shutdown without log on policy is enabled.

   Note: It is strongly recommended that this Windows policy be disabled when using the Logon Shield.

7. Specify whether or not the Hide fast user switching policy is enabled.

   Note: It is strongly recommended that this Windows policy be enabled when using the Logon Shield.

8. Click OK.

   You are returned to the Logon Shield dialog.

9. Click OK.

   The Logon Shield is configured.