Using On-Screen Keyboard for authorization of USB devices

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 lower part of the main application window, click the icon_settings button.
  2. In the application settings window, select Protection → Essential Threat Protection → BadUSB Attack Prevention.
  3. Use the Prohibit use of On-Screen Keyboard for authorization of USB devices check box to block or allow use of the On-Screen Keyboard for authorization.
  4. Save your changes.
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