Servicing Mode Menu

Servicing Mode allows administrators to temporarily disable UWF protections after a reboot. This is useful for applying updates, installing software, or making system changes without permanently disabling the filter.

Accessing the Servicing Mode Menu

From the main menu of writeguard.bat, press S.

Options

Enable Servicing Mode: E

Schedules UWF to enter servicing mode after the next reboot.

In this mode: - UWF is temporarily disabled. - All changes made are persistent. - On the following reboot, UWF will be enabled again automatically.

Important

You must reboot for servicing mode to take effect.

Disable Servicing Mode: D

Cancels servicing mode if it was previously scheduled but not yet activated.

Check Servicing Mode Status: C

Displays the current status of servicing mode: - Whether it's enabled now. - Whether it’s scheduled for the next boot.

Reboot: R

Reboots the system to apply changes or enter servicing mode.

Return to Main Menu: B

Returns to the main menu.

Notes

  • Servicing Mode is ideal for scheduled maintenance without permanently turning off UWF.
  • After using servicing mode, always confirm UWF is re-enabled on the next boot.
  • If you need to make repeated changes, consider disabling UWF directly instead.