To select applications using this method, do the following tasks:
Task |
Steps |
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Select file location. |
Do one of the following:
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Match file path using text and wildcards. Tip:
The |
To the right of Location, click Type a path. Use the wildcard symbol * to substitute for one or more sequential letters or numbers between punctuation marks. |
Match regular expression (PCRE). Tip:
The |
To the right of Location, click Type a Perl Compatible Regular Expression (PCRE), sometimes also shortened to "RegEx", to match. PCRE provides powerful string search capabilities, but follows a strict syntax. Search the web for more information about PCREs. Many websites are designed to help you write your own expressions. For an example website, go to http://www.regexr.com. |
Add another path to match. |
Click the OR button. Figure 1. The OR Button
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Display list of matching applications. |
Click Show Matches. |
Hide list of matching applications. |
Click Hide Matches. |
Customize file location paths to match endpoint configurations. Specify locations by using path expression variables in file paths or by using the Location drop-down menu.
Location |
Path Expression Variable |
Description |
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[blank] |
[none] |
Exactly the path you type |
Any built-in storage |
$FixedDrives |
Built-in, non-removable local storage, such as internal hard drives |
Any local storage |
$LocalDrives |
All non-removable local storage, such as internal and external hard drives Note:
In the preview list under Show Matches, $LocalDrives path expressions only display results from the explicit drive letters C and D. This is because the server is unable to remotely identify which real drives on endpoints are specified by the path expression. |
Any removable storage |
$RemovableDrives |
Removable local storage, such as CD or DVD drives and USB flash drives Note:
In the preview list under Show Matches, $RemovableDrive path expressions do not display results. This is because the server does not collect information from removable drives during endpoint inventories. |
Network path |
$RemoteDrives |
Available network storage, such as network fileshares Note:
In the preview list under Show Matches, $RemoteDrives path expressions do not display results. This is because the server does not collect information from network fileshares during endpoint inventories. |
Program Files folders |
$ProgramFiles |
Default Program Files folders, such as C:\Program Files and C:\Program Files (x86) |
System volume |
$SystemDrive |
Default Windows system drive, such as C:\ |