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 main application window, click the Application settings icon in the form of a gear wheel. button.
  2. In the application settings window, select 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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