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The Application Compatibility filter detects any administrative privileges that may be required.
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This feature was introduced in 7.1 SP3. |
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only functions on 6.x OS versions: Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Server 2008, Server 2012. |
The Application Compatibility Filters contains the file inventory of executables that can be run on a managed computer. Each filter can be referenced by an Application Compatibility policy and determines the environment in which the application can be executed or be restricted on installation.
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filter leverages Windows Application Compatibility to determine whether:
- An application has specific security requirements.
- An application is a setup program or not. (Generic Installers refer to executables generated by Installation Software vendors such as InstallShield.)
For more information on Windows Application Compatibility, go to Technet.
The Application Compatibility filter includes the following built-in filters:
- Administrative Rights Required Application Compatibility Filter
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- - this filter tests whether Windows has detected an executable that
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- requires administrative rights
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To access Application Compatibility Filters:
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Administrative Rights Required Detection Policy (Security Manifest)
This policy detects applications that contain a security manifest that specifies administrative rights are required. A security manifest file is the key file which contains the company and license information for a specific software product.
Setup Detection Policy
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- Generic Installer Detection Filter - this filter indicates that Windows has detected an executable that is an Application Setup.
- Highest Available Application Compatibility Filter - this filter tests whether Windows has detected executables that require the highest available rights.
- Specific Installer Detection Filter - this filter indicates that Windows has detected an executable that is an Application Setup.
- Specific Non-Installer Detection Filter - this filter indicates that an executable has been flagged as not being an Application Setup.