Unified Write Filter (UWF) (Standard 8 Module Reference)
7/8/2014
Review the settings, dependencies and any notes for the Unified Write Filter (UWF) module in the Windows Embedded 8 Standard (Standard 8) module catalog.
This module enables you to intercept and redirect all write attempts to a protected volume to a virtual overlay instead. It intercepts writes at the file and sector level, and also enables you to specify files, directories, and registry keys to exclude from being filtered.
Name |
Unified Write Filter (UWF) |
Category |
Lockdown |
Supported Architecture |
x86, x64 |
Settings
This feature module includes the following settings.
- ProtectedVolumeList
- ProtectedVolumeEntry
- AddAllVolumes
- Binding
- BootStatusPolicy
- DisableAutoDefrag
- DomainSecretKeyPersisted
- OverlayCriticalThreshold
- OverlayMaximumSize
- OverlayType
- OverlayWarningThreshold
- RegistryExceptionsUserDefined
- TSCALPersisted
- EnablePrefetcher
- EnableSuperfetch
- PagingFiles
- DisableSR
Dependencies for x86-Based Devices
When you include this module in your image, any modules that are required are automatically added to your image. To add specific functionality, you can add optional modules.
Required Modules
None.
Dependencies for x64-Based Devices
When you include this module in your image, any modules that are required are automatically added to your image. To add specific functionality, you can add optional modules.
Required Modules
None.
Common Uses
None defined.
Notes
ProtectedVolumeEntry
You can use the Action setting attribute to specify the action to take when you use the configuration file to create or modify an image. The following table shows the possible values.
Value |
Description |
|---|---|
AddListItem |
Adds the item or items to an image. |
ModifyListItem |
Modifies the value or the item as specified in Key or Value in an image. |
RemoveListItem |
Removes the item or items in an image. |
See Also
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