MacPrefect 5.1 >> Features

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MacPrefect 5.1 is an extensive desktop security software solution for computers running the MacOS. 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 or 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.

Main Control Application - Settings Window

Security
Users are not aware that the protection software is running, until an action that has been disabled within the configured protection setting is attempted.

MacPrefect is ideal for environments where the computers are used 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
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 activated as required.

Key Features and Controls

• Launch Control - Allow, Deny or Specify which applications are authorized for use.
• System - Prevent the shift key from turning off extensions; protect the hard disk when booted from other devices; lock hard disk name; control file locking; prevent AppleTalk from being turned off; prevent screen shots; control windows at startup.
• Folder Control - Allow, Deny or Specify which folders are locked, on any partition or volume, which prevents files and / or folders from being added or deleted.
• Chooser Devices - Allow, Deny or Specify which Chooser Devices can be accessed on the computer.
• Copy Control - Prohibit the copying of specified files by file and/or creator type.
• Compact Disks - Allow, Deny or Specify which compact disks can be mounted.
• Control Panels - Allow, Deny or Specify which control panels can be accessed on the computer.
• Folder Sweep - Can be configured to sweep files from specified folders on any partition or volume in order to preserve and maintain disk space.
• Menu Control - Prevent access to individual menu items within any application, i.e., prevent users from changing option settings in an application.
• Print Control - Prevent printing, or control the maximum number of copies that can be printed.
• Compatibility - MacOS Versions 7.5.3 to 9.2.x
• Auto Update - Connects to Hi Resolution's FTP server to check for any software updates.

Copy Control Settings Window

Configuring MacPrefect 5.1
Configuring protection settings for MacPrefect 5.1 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.

Application Launch Control Settings Window

Recommendations
Macprefect has been protecting the MacOS since 1993. It has won many awards including "MacUser Best Education Product".

It has also won accolades from our users including: "We simply could not work without it", (Staffordshire University); "Our most valuable piece of software", (County Library, Indianapolis); "An absolute must for anyone with open access machines", (Coulsden College); "MacPrefect is as important as the system itself", (King's School, Worcester).

For further information, or to request an evaluation copy of the software, please complete the request form.