What file types work with Block Original File Extensions feature?

What file types work with Block Original File Extensions feature?

As of CurrentWare version 7.0.2 a feature that stops end users from manipulating the file type in an effort to bypass the “Block File Types” feature has been added.

Due to the sheer number of file extensions in existence, we focused on the most common file types. This list is always expanding and if you have a request, feel free to reach out to the team.

Here is the list of file types currently supported:

  • .exe
  • .sys
  • .dll
  • .scr
  • .fon
  • .cpl
  • .iec
  • .ime.
  • rs
  • .tsp
  • .mz
  • .docx
  • .xlsx
  • .pptx
  • .zip
  • .msix
  • .jar
  • .vsdx
  • .aar
  • .apk
  • .epub
  • .ipa
  • kmz
  • .maff
  • .odp
  • .ods
  • .odt
  • .pk3
  • .pk4
  • .usdz
  • .xpi
  • .doc
  • .xls
  • .ppt
  • .msi
  • .msg
  • .pdf
  • .rar
  • .7z
  • .gz
  • .cpio
  • .lz
  • .bz2
  • .jpg
  • .jpeg
  • .ico
  • .png
  • .bmp
  • .icns
  • .gif
  • .tif
  • .tiff
  • .ps
  • .bpg
  • .cin
  • .psd
  • .exr
  • .3gp
  • .wmv
  • .wma
  • .asf
  • .ogg
  • .oga
  • .ogv
  • .mkv
  • .webm
  • .mp4
  • .mpg
  • .mpeg
  • .flv
  • .avi
  • .g64
  • .mp3
  • .mid
  • .midi
  • .flac
  • .dba
  • .sqlitedb
  • .sqlite
  • .db
  • .pcapng
  • .com

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