Category: Applocker

How to prevent a Metro App from running using Applocker

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In Windows 8 the Applocker feature has been extended to support management of metro style apps. Enterprise administrators can define a Packaged app Rule to allow or deny the installation and/or use of a particular metro style app. When opening the Group Policy editor under Computer Configuration / Windows Settings / Security Settings / Application Control Settings / Applocker there is a new node called Packaged app Rules.   To create a new rule, right Read More …

ReadTip: AppLocker Technical Documentation for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

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  The AppLocker Technical Documentation for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 provides technical guidance about understanding how AppLocker works and how to effectively plan and deploy AppLocker policies. Download the documents from  here

Restricting the use of Windows Virtual PC

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Windows Virtual PC is a great feature of Windows 7, but unfortunately Microsoft did not consider to provide any Group Policy settings to control the use of it. In an enterprise or small business environment you might want to do the following: Completely restrict the use of Windows Virtual PC (even if users have local administrative rights and can enable the feature) Prevent the creation of additional Virtual machines other than the one you prepared Read More …

Using AppLocker in Windows 7 video

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Watch the Using AppLocker in Win7 video on TechNet where Paul Cooke gives an insight on what Applocker is, how it works and how to deploy it.