CafeSuite Knowlege Base - The five questions posted most recently:

Can I install Instant Recovery Module on the server computer?

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:21:00 GMT

Since CafeSuite version 3.49c it is possible to install and use recovery module on the server PC too. There is a new Instant Recovery page in program settings where you can select PCs with installed Recovery Module, including main computer. You can control recovery process on the server in the same way as on client PCs:
- using menu Workstation/Instant recovery when no client workstation is selected on the list
- using Home key before Windows starts to load

How to install CafeSuite Instant Recovery Module?

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:14:00 GMT

Here are the installation steps:

You can download the installation package from our website.
Before installation please make sure that your computers are clean, configured, defragmented, free of viruses and spyware. It's important, because the systems by default will be restored to this initial state.
Please also make sure to set up and install CafeSuite (server and clients) first, because the Recovery Module can only be used on your PCs with CafeSuite.
You will need to execute downloaded SetupRC.exe file on each client PC that should be protected.
You can either choose Express or Custom installation. If you want to protect only C: partition, restore it every reboot and no BIOS protection, you can proceed with Express mode. Otherwise please select Custom installation and you will be able to set parameters on your own.
Once installation in Windows is completed, it will be necessary to restart your system to finish installation under DOS.
To access Recovery Module you can press Home key before Windows starts loading (shortly after BIOS and memory is checked). You will see a screen where you will be able to change settings, recovery mode or to uninstall the software. You can also control Recovery Module remotely from CafeStation through menu Workstation/Instant recovery.

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For advanced users, it's also possible to automate the installation process through Setup.cfg file in the same directory as SetupRC.exe file. The file should have the following format:

[Startup]
ProtectPartition= C: ;format: c:|d:|e:|...
RecoveryMode = Auto ; Auto/Every/No
EveryDays = 1 ;1~50 (days)
CmosMode = Auto ; Auto/Manual/No
DefPassword = No ; Yes/No
NewPassword = 123456 ; 0~8 characters
WarningVal = 10 ; 1~99 percent
FastInstall = No ; Yes/No
InstallTargetDir= Auto ; Default install target dir
AutoInstall = No ; Yes/No
NoRebootWindow = No ; Yes/No
ForceMode = Yes ; Yes/No
TSRoffset = 0 ; 0 default value, 0~255
StrongMode = Yes ; Yes/No

What requirements does CafeSuite Instant Recovery Module have?

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:12:00 GMT

CafeSuite Instant Recovery Module requires:

Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows Vista (Windows 9x/Me is not supported anymore)
CafeSuite (client or server) installed on computer

Is it possible to block the USB in my PC's which has been abused by some users downloading copyrighted materials.

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:09:00 GMT

It's not currently possible in CafeSuite, but we're working on a module that will have this functionality, please see:

http://cafesuite.net/faq/index.php?action=artikel&cat=2&id=10&artlang=en

What does it mean that system policy is grayed? Why there are three possibilities for system restrictions in client setup?

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:32:00 GMT

There are three states of checkboxes on System restrictions page in client setup:
- grayed (default) - policy registry key remains unchanged (as set by administrator with other tools such as Group Policy Editor)
- checked - enable system policy
- unchecked - disable system policy