Inside the secure session, you will notice that many settings have been changed and that some functions are disabled. These settings help ensure that the data accessed within SVD remains secure and that nothing leaves the session. The following settings are implemented in the free, 15 minute version of SVD:

  • Your IP address is masked
  • External drives and devices are disabled (Includes printers, USB drives, network sharing, etc.)
  • Desktop background is changed
  • Desktop items are cleared and inaccessible
  • Taskbar pins are cleared
  • Copy/paste and Print Screen are disabled between the secure session and your normal desktop

When you exit, all file changes, browser activities and records saved to the computer will be erased. It's like you were never there...

  • New files and changes to existing files will be erased when you exit the session
  • Cookies and browsing history will be deleted when you exit the session

Compatible Applications

The following applications have been tested and verified compatible with Secure Virtual Desktop to ensure that they can run inside the secure session without issues. Applications not on this list may not function properly inside SVD and may result in error messages.

  • Applications native to Windows machines: Notepad, Paint, Media Player, WordPad, WinZip, etc.
  • Adobe Reader 8.x, 9.x, 10.x
  • iTunes 10.x
  • Active Perl 5.x
  • Microsoft Office 2007, 2010
  • Internet Explorer 7, 8, 9, 10*
  • Windows Live Messenger 14.x
  • Filezilla FTP Client 3.3.x
  • WinRAR 3.x
  • Notepad++ 4.x, 5.x

Software vendors wishing to add their application to this list are encouraged to contact certification@opswat.com to learn about ensuring application compatibility with SVD.

Application Restrictions

Browsers other than Internet Explorer are blocked. You will see an error message if you try to launch these applications inside the secure session:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Opera

The following applications will not load inside Secure Virtual Desktop when there is already an instance running on the machine. Closing the running application outside of the secure environment will make it possible for these applications to launch within SVD:

  • Adobe Reader
  • iTunes
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Media Player
  • Windows Live Messenger
  • Windows Help and Support
  • Google Talk
  • Windows Default Games