How can I restrict access to some apps in windows 11 for standard users?

Question

We have several PCs in different locations and need to be able to restrict access to some apps. What is the best way to do this. We are not using a server for management.

Answer 1

Hello there,

Blocking access to desktop apps is easily done using Local Group Policy

User Configuration > Administrative Templates > System

Scroll down the policies on the right column and double click the Don’t run specified Windows applications policy.

Select the Enabled option on the upper left side of the Window.

Under the Options section, click the Show button.

Enter the apps you want to block access on each line, including the “.exe” file extension. In this example, we are blocking access to Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Google Chrome.

Click OK when done

Hope this resolves your Query !!

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