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Executable Files tab

  • Published on Sep 1, 2026
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Allow or ban an executable file based on its name, SHA-1 value, or SHA-256 value.

Option definitions

Option

Definition

Add

Opens the Add File dialog box.

  • Rule name — Specifies the name of a program.

  • Allow/Ban — Specifies if the program is trusted or not.

  • Rule Type — Selects one of these options.

    • File SHA-1 — Adds the SHA-1 of the executable file.

    • File SHA-256 — Adds the SHA-256 of the executable file.

    • File Name (Deprecated) — Adds the executable file name. This is a deprecated option and is not recommended. Instead, create a rule based on the file's checksum.

  • Name/SHA-1/SHA-256 — Specifies the name, SHA-1 value, or SHA-256 value for the file. This field is either Name, SHA-1, or SHA-256 depending on the Rule Type.

  • OK — Adds the file name, SHA-1, or SHA-2 value.

  • Cancel — Exits without saving the file details.

Edit

Opens the Edit File dialog box with information for a selected rule. Edit the details as needed, then click OK.

Remove

Deletes the selected rule.