Specifications

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Enhanced Write Filter Enable and Enhanced Write Filter Disable
Desktop Icons
For convenience, the Enhanced Write Filter Enable and Enhanced Write Filter Disable
icons are present on the Administrator desktop. Depending on which icon you use, you
can either enable or disable the Enhanced Write Filter.
• Enhanced Write Filter Enable Icon - Double-clicking this icon allows you to enable
the Enhanced Write Filter using the Enhanced Write Filter Control dialog box. This
utility is the equivalent of running the ewfmgr.exe C: -enable command line option
as described in “Enhanced Write Filter Command Line Control” on page 46. The
Enhanced Write Filter is enabled and the system will automatically restart. You do not
need to flush the cache first as the Enhanced Write Filter is currently disabled. The
Enhanced Write Filter status icon in the taskbar system tray is green when the
Enhanced Write Filter is enabled.
• Enhanced Write Filter Disable Icon - Double-clicking this icon allows you to disable
the Enhanced Write Filter using the Enhanced Write Filter Control dialog box. This
utility is the equivalent of running the ewfmgr.exe C: -disable command line
option as described in “Enhanced Write Filter Command Line Control” on page 46.
This flushes the cache and disables the Enhanced Write Filter. The Enhanced Write
Filter remains disabled after the system start and can only be enabled using the
Enhanced Write Filter Enable icon or through the command line as described in
“Enhanced Write Filter Command Line Control” on page 46. The Enhanced Write Filter
status icon in the taskbar system tray remains red while the Enhanced Write Filter is
disabled.