Allowing and prohibiting the use of On-Screen Keyboard for authorization

On-Screen Keyboard should be used only for authorization of USB devices that do not support the input of random characters (e.g. bar code scanners). It is not recommended to use On-Screen Keyboard for authorization of unknown USB devices.

To allow or prohibit the use of On-Screen Keyboard for authorization:

  1. In the main application window, click the Settings button.
  2. In the application settings window, select Essential Threat Protection → BadUSB Attack Prevention.

    The component settings are displayed in the right part of the window.

  3. Do one of the following:
    • Select the Prohibit use of On-Screen Keyboard for authorization of USB devices check box if you want to block the use of the On-Screen Keyboard for authorization.
    • Clear the Prohibit use of On-Screen Keyboard for authorization of USB devices check box if you want to allow the use of the On-Screen Keyboard for authorization.
  4. Save your changes.
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