How to modify application rights and the protected resources list in Kaspersky Internet Security 20

1. In the main window of Kaspersky Internet Security, click .

• If you have any difficulties opening the application, see this guide.

2. Go to the Protection section and click Application Control.

3. Click Manage applications.

4. Right-click the application. In the context menu, click Restrictions and select a trust group:
   • Trusted. Applications that have a digital signature of a trusted vendor or that are listed in the Kaspersky database of trusted applications. These applications have no restrictions on their activities in the system.
   • Low Restricted. Applications that do not have a digital signature from a trusted vendor and are not listed in the Kaspersky database of trusted applications. For these applications, there are restrictions on certain operations and user permission is required.
   • High Restricted. Applications with a medium threat level: malicious tools, adware and auto-dialers. User permission is always required for such applications, and some of their actions are blocked.
   • Untrusted. Malicious applications with a high threat level. This group also includes applications that are blocked by File Anti-Virus. Any actions of such applications are blocked.

The application will be added to the selected trust group.

1. In the main window of Kaspersky Internet Security, click .

• If you have any difficulties opening the application, see this guide.

2. Go to the Protection section and click Application Control.

3. Click Manage applications.

4. Configure custom restrictions: select the application, right-click it and select Details and rules from the menu.

5. Set the rules for the application. Go to the tab:
   • Files and system registry, to set permissions to read, write, create, and delete operating system and system registry files. To do so, open the drop-down menu on the right and set a rule.
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   • Rights, to set application permissions to perform actions in the operating system. To do so, open the drop-down menu on the right and set a rule.
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   • Network rules, to set online activity rules. To do so, open the drop-down menu on the right and set a rule.
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   • Exclusions, to set an exclusion from rules for an application. To do so, select the check boxes opposite the necessary exclusions.
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   • History, to view the application events history.
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6. Click Save.

The application rules and permissions will be set.

Kaspersky Internet Security protects:

• System files and folders
• Startup objects
• User files and folders, including the My Documents folder
• Cookie files
• Data on your activity on the computer and the web
• Registry files that contain settings and data from web browsers, file managers, mail clients, instant messengers, and payment system apps.

1. In the main window of Kaspersky Internet Security, click .

• If you have any difficulties opening the application, see this guide.

2. Go to the Protection section and click Application Control.

3. Click Manage resources.

4. Select a resource from the list and click Add.

5. Select:
   • Category. Enter a category name and click Add.
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   • File or folder. Enter the name of the file or folder and specify the path. Click Add.
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   • Registry key. Click Select to select a registry key, or enter the name and specify the path to the key. To protect the key value, select the corresponding checkbox. Click Add.
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6. Click Save.

The file, folder, category or registry key will be added to the list of protected resources.

Source : Official Kaspersky Brand
Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team