Fix Security Vulnerabilities - Customize Test

Select the check box next to each file type that you want to test as part of the "Dangerous File Types" test. Clear a check box if you do not want to include a type in the test.

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.ade files provide added tools and features for use with Microsoft Access database files. These files are dangerous because they may include instructions for anything from routine maintenance tasks to file deletion and corruption.

.adp files contain database details about data currently being indexed by Microsoft Access. These files are dangerous because they may include instructions for anything from routine maintenance tasks to file deletion and corruption.

Batch Files provide support for automated tasks initialized by applications without user interface or intervention. They contain a set of commands that, when initialized, execute sequentially to perform a task.

Command scripts are used to initialize commands in a command prompt environment.

MS-DOS applications run without using the Windows interface and are used for gaming, system configuration, and maintenance. These files can access the file system and other system components, so launching them may inadvertently change system settings without your knowledge or consent.

Security Certificates hold information regarding trusted sites and publishers. Launching them may unknowingly add permissions for files and programs to be automatically installed on your computer.

.hta files are programs delivered as a combination of Web pages and script. These files can access the file system and other system components, so launching them may inadvertently change system settings without your knowledge or consent.

.inf files can hold information about anything from system settings to application code. Launching them may inadvertently change system settings without your knowledge or consent.

.ins files generally contain information about network settings and preferences. Launching them may inadvertently change system settings without your knowledge or consent.

.isp files generally contain information regarding network settings and preferences. Launching them may inadvertently change system settings without your knowledge or consent.

.js files are written as standalone JavaScript handlers that typically render graphics and/or perform specific functions in applications or Web sites. These files access the file system and other system components, so launching them may inadvertently change system settings without your knowledge or consent.

.jse files are written as standalone JavaScript handlers that typically render graphics and/or perform specific functions in applications or Web sites. These files access the file system and other system components, so launching them may inadvertently change system settings without your knowledge or consent.

.mdb files contain database details about data currently being indexed by Microsoft Access. These files are dangerous because they may include instructions for anything from routine maintenance tasks to file deletion and corruption.

.mde files contain database details about data currently being indexed by Microsoft Access. These files are dangerous because they may include instructions for anything from routine maintenance tasks to file deletion and corruption.

.msi files are used by the Windows Installer to initialize and manage automated program installations or updates. These files can access the file system and other system components, so launching them may inadvertently change system settings without your knowledge or consent.

.msp files are used by the Windows Installer to initialize and manage automated program installations or updates. These files can access the file system and other system components, so launching them may inadvertently change system settings without your knowledge or consent.

.pif files contain shortcut information to launch MS-DOS applications. MS-DOS applications run without using the Windows interface and are used for routine maintenance tasks, system configuration, and maintenance. These files can access the file system and other system components, so launching them may inadvertently change system settings without your knowledge or consent.

.reg files contain scripts for adding keys and values to your System Registry. Launching them may inadvertently change system settings without your knowledge or consent.

.scr files typically contain information about screen savers. However, these files may also house malicious code such as Viruses and Worms. Launching these file types may inadvertently change system settings without your knowledge or consent.

.sct files contain Windows Scripts that interact with the file system and installed programs. These files are dangerous because they may include instructions for anything from routine maintenance tasks to file deletion and corruption.

.shs files are MS Windows OLE/2 files capable of containing any range of data. The data may include code to delete files or execute programs.

.shb files typically contain shortcut information for specific areas within a document. However, these files may also include code for performing other unintended tasks. Launching these file types may inadvertently change system settings without your knowledge or consent.

.vbe files contain scripts developed by a Visual Basic coding editor. These files are dangerous because they may include instructions for anything from routine maintenance tasks to file deletion and corruption.

.wsc files contain Windows Scripts that interact with the file system and installed programs. These files are dangerous because they may include instructions for anything from routine maintenance tasks to file deletion and corruption.

.wsf files contain Windows Scripts that interact with the file system and installed programs. These files are dangerous because they may include instructions for anything from routine maintenance tasks to file deletion and corruption.

.wsh files contain Windows Scripts that interact with the file system and installed programs. These files are dangerous because they may include instructions for anything from routine maintenance tasks to file deletion and corruption.

Customize Test - Dangerous File Types