Application compatibility filter
Summary
Performs Application Compatibility tests as to whether a program is deemed to require specific security rights, or is an Application Setup
Introduced in 7.1 SP3
This feature was introduced in version 7.1 SP3
This feature only functions on 6.X OS Versions (Vista, Windows 2008, Windows 7)
Application compatibility filter
The Application Compatibility Filters leverage 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 visit Technet
Standard filters
Name | Description |
|---|---|
Administrative Rights Required Application Compatibility Filter | This filter tests whether Windows has detected that this executable requires administrative rights to be run. |
Highest Available Rights Required Application Compatibility Filter | This filter tests whether Windows has detected that this executable requires highest available rights to be run. |
Setup Detecttion Filter | This filter tests whether Windows has determined the executable is a Generic Installer |
Adding an Application Compatibility Filter
- Right-click My Filters and Select New > Dynamic File Filters > Application Compatibility
- Modify the filter name and attributes as needed
