Read Only Access Not Working After Rights Change

Question

Why does the Read Only right not work as intended after changing access rights?

Answer

The Read Only right may not work as intended immediately after changing access rights because the device or media must be reconnected for the new permissions to take effect.

When you modify access rights for a device in Endpoint Protector, such as changing from Allow Access or Deny Access to Read Only, the system does not require a reboot. However, the updated rights are only enforced after the device is unplugged and reconnected. For optical drives, you must remove and re-insert the CD or DVD to trigger the rights update.

In contrast, installing the Endpoint Protector Client or changing default rights during installation does require a system reboot for changes to apply. For all other access right modifications, simply re-plugging the device or media ensures the correct rights are assigned and resolves most issues with Read Only access not working as expected.