Computer Locking

This topic applies to both ViPNet Coordinator and ViPNet Client.

A ViPNet [Monitor] user can forbid access to all desktop applications and block all IP traffic or do both actions simultaneously.

To lock your computer:

Click on the main window of ViPNet Client or ViPNet Coordinator.
By default, the program uses the blocking mode last used. If this is the first time you've used computer locking, the program will block all desktop applications and traffic.
If you want to select another blocking mode, click arrow beside and select one of the three options:
- Lock computer and IP traffic. When this mode is selected, the program is closed, all incoming and outgoing traffic is blocked, and a password input window with the message 'The IP traffic is blocked' is shown. To continue your work, you need to re-enter your user password and click OK.
- Lock desktop. When this mode is selected, no-one else can access your desktop. However, the program won't be closed and IP traffic won't be blocked. To continue your work, you need to re-enter your user password and click OK.
- Lock IP traffic. When this mode is selected, all incoming and outgoing traffic is blocked. In addition, the program is closed, and a password input window with the message 'The IP traffic is blocked' is shown. To continue your work, you need to re-enter your user password and click OK.
  
  The current mode is shown in bold in the selection list.

Settings that Affect Computer Locking Behavior

If you don't use the keyboard or mouse in the length of time specified in the program's configuration (see Specify the time of inactivity before the action option in the Administrator window), the current blocking mode is carried out automatically.

If the Show IP traffic and computer blocking button on screen check box is selected in the Advanced settings window a large button will appear on the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. If you click this button, the current blocking mode is carried out automatically.

If you enable (tick) the Lock Desktop check box in the Security Levels window, the desktop will be locked as soon as the ViPNet [Monitor] program starts up.