# Disallowed applications

> Forbid specific applications from running on your computers, from the Tools menu.

Source: https://docs.capaone.com/capainstaller/the-capainstaller-console/asset-management/what-is-asset-management/disallowed-applications/  
Product: CapaInstaller — a separate CapaSystems product; do not apply this page to any other.

# Introduction

Disallowed applications are available from the *Tools* menu. To help enhance security and maintain productivity, administrators can forbid specific applications from being run on client computers. If a user tries to execute a forbidden application, the CapaInstaller Metering Service will terminate the process.

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|          |                                                      |
|:---------|:-----------------------------------------------------|
| **Step** | **Action**                                           |
| 1        | Type the exe file name on the forbidden application. |
| 2        | Click Add and the file is added to the list.         |
| 3        | Click OK to complete.                                |

## Related

- [Metering](/capainstaller/the-capainstaller-console/asset-management/what-is-asset-management/metering/)