File Screening Minifilter Driver

Applies To: Windows Server 2008

The file screening minifilter driver intercepts file system calls and enforces file screening policies by rejecting I/O requests that would cause an unauthorized file to be saved on a folder or volume that is being screened.

Managed Entities

The following is a list of the managed entities that are included in this managed entity:

Name Description

File Screens

With File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) you can create file screens that prevent users from saving unauthorized files on volumes or folders.

Aspects

The following is a list of all aspects that are part of this managed entity:

Name Description

File Screening Metadata Integrity

To enforce file screening, the file screening minifilter driver uses configuration information that is stored in a metadata file. If there is a problem with this metadata file, the file screening minifilter driver cannot attach to the volume, and users might be able to save unauthorized files.

File Screening Minifilter Driver Integrity

For file screening enforcement to work, the file screening minifilter driver must be working properly, and it must be correctly attached to the volume. If the file screening minifilter driver is experiencing problems or is not correctly attached to the volume, users will be able to save unauthorized files.

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