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How to prevent a Metro App from running using Applocker

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:12:22 +0000

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 click on the Packaged app Rules and select Create New Rule…

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

Sat, 21 May 2011 11:18:16 +0000

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

Applocker Documentation

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:03:58 +0000

The download contains two documents:

BETA - AppLocker Frequently Asked Questions.pdf BETA - Planning and Deploying Windows AppLocker Policies.pdf

Download here

Using AppLocker in Windows 7 video

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:46:20 +0000

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.

Windows 7 - Applocker needs a 2008 R2 DC

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:10:46 +0000

Yesterday evening I looked at some of the new features within Windows 7. So at some stage I wanted to see Applocker running. I spend about an hour reviewing my settings, checking GPO processing until I went back to the documentation, just to find out that little sentence at the very bottom of that page….. “At least one Windows Server 2008 R2 domain controller is required to host the Applocker rules”.

Windows 7 - Walkthroughs

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:32:29 +0000

Learn more about Windows 7, watch the Walkthroughs.

Windows 7 Walkthrough - AppLocker Windows 7 Walkthrough - User State Migration Tool Windows Automated Installation Kit (Windows 7 Beta) Windows 7 Walkthrough - Problem Steps Recorder Windows 7 Walkthrough - Deployment Image Servicing and Management Windows 7 Walkthrough - Enterprise Application Compatibility Mark Russinovich: Inside Windows 7