MacPrefect 5.4 X >> Features

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MacPrefect 5.4 X is an extensive desktop security software solution for Macintosh computers running Mac OS X, from Mac OS X 10.2.4 to Mac OS X 10.4.x. MacPrefect protects each machine unobtrusively from user error to levels determined by the system administrator.

This award-winning software has become the de facto security standard in educational and corporate environments where multiple users have access to Macintosh computers.

MacPrefect saves many hours of an administrator's time previously spent tidying and repairing damage caused either accidentally or deliberately by users. It maintains a standard desktop without changing the finder interface, or compromising the user's experience.

MacPrefect Desktop Protection Interface

Users are not aware that the protection software is running, until an action that has been disabled within the configured protection setting is attempted. Configurable dialogues warn the user why the requested action may not be performed.

MacPrefect is ideal for environments where the computers are operated and shared by many users. Protection settings may be configured, saved and set on machines to allow for different levels of experience, or access to appropriate applications or controls.

Protection settings can be configured and saved for use as required. The protection settings file may then be activated on the individual Macintosh computer through secured access to the machine.

MacPrefect is suitable for both stand-alone and networked computers. Within a networked environment, protection settings files may be saved and secured on a server, from where they can be distributed to individual machines and automatically activated as required.

Application Control - Control which Mac OS X or Classic applications can, or cannot, be launched by a user; Allow or deny approved applications from launching denied or unlisted applications.

Application Control Window

Classic Control - Select Classic startup at login; Provide the option of Classic startup at login; Allow special startup modes; Allow the user to rebuild the desktop; Select user preferences from system or user home folder; Hide Chooser and Network Browser; Hide Control Panels; Hide other Apple Menu items; Set the timeout for inactivity sleep mode.

Classic Control

Dock Control - Select the applications to appear in the Dock; Select documents and folders to appear in the Dock; Allow the user to add or remove Dock items; Set Dock size, magnification, position, auto hide and animation effects.

Commands Tab in Dock Settings

Finder Control - Specify simplified or normal Finder; Select whether to show HDD's on the Desktop; Select whether to show removable media on the Desktop; Select whether to show connected server volumes on the Desktop; Set the default to the user's home folder for a new Finder window; Set the Finder view defaults, i.e., opening folders in a new window, show open folders in column view, display a warning before emptying the trash and the display of file extensions.

Finder Control

Finder Commands - Allow or deny access to the 'Connect to Server', 'Go to iDisk', 'Eject', 'Burn Disk' 'Go to Folder', 'Restart' and 'Shutdown' commands.

Finder Commands

Folder Sweep - Set and configure files and folders to be swept at logout in order to maintain and preserve disk space; Set target disk space; Sweep files by date.

Folder Sweep

Login - Set which applications should run at login; Allow user to add or remove startup items; Enable or disable the shift key at startup.

Login Control

Media Access Control - Set access permissions and options for each media type, including 'Allow', 'Read Only', Authentication Required' and 'Eject at Logout'.

Media Access Control

Menu Control - Prevent access to any individual menu item within any application, e.g., prevent users from changing option settings in an application.

Menu Control

Print Control - Prevent printing, or control the maximum number of copies that can be printed.

Print Control

System Preferences Control - Controls the System Preferences Panes that can be accessed by the user, e.g., disable access to the Network System Panel or disable access to the desktop settings and controls.

System Preferences

Auto Update - Connects to Hi Resolution's FTP servers to check for software updates.

Configuring protection settings for MacPrefect is extremely simple. Each category of protection is accessed from the main control application. When applicable, MacPrefect automatically searches the hard disk or volumes and provides a list of items for control. The administrator may then select between denying all, allowing all, or specifying lists for both allowed and denied items.

Extensive drag and drop technology between the allowed and denied lists, or from the finder interface to MacPrefect dialogues, makes the process both efficient and easy to use. Each setting file created in this way may then be saved, ready for activation on the required Macintosh computers.

To arrange for an evaluation copy of the software, or details of the Hi Resolution product range, please contact us, or use the inquiry form on our web site.