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Hi All,
I've windows Server 2008 R2 domain controller servers & have a requirement to block Snip & Sketch for Windows 10 machines through group policy.
I couldn't see any workaround from Microsoft yet. Can someone pls help to share the steps on how to block Snip & Sketch via group policy.
Regards
Rupin Mehta
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\Experience\AllowScreenCapture] "value"=dword:00000000
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Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
Type gpedit.msc and click OK to open the Group Policy Editor.
In the Group Policy Editor, navigate to the following location:
User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Tablet PC > Accessories.
From the right-pane, double-click on “Do not allow Snipping Tool to Run“.
In the Properties window, select the Disabled / Not Configured option.
Click Apply and OK to save the changes.
Close the Group Policy Editor and launch the Snipping Tool.
If the error occurs, reboot the system and check again for any improvements.
Hope this information can help you
Best wishes
Vicky
Hi Vicky,
Thank you for your response to my query.
I believe, you've mentioned for disabling of Snipping tool locally on windows 10 system through gpedit
What i'm talking about is, to disable Snip & Sketch tool (ScreenSketch) on Windows 10 that i want to block/disable it through domain group policy on specific OU set of machines.
Regards,
Rupin Mehta
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\Experience\AllowScreenCapture] "value"=dword:00000000
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Hi,
We can considered to use the AppLocker Group Policy to block the Snip＆Sketch
For how to deploy the policy , please refer to the following link:
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/5211.how-to-configure-applocker-group-policy-to-prevent-software-from-running.aspx
Best Regards,
Hi,
Do i need to consider to use the AppLocker Group policy on Windows 10 host or on Windows Server 2016 host group policy to block Snip & Sketch?
Regards,
Rupin Mehta
Hi,
For multiple machine, a domain gpo can be considered.
Best Regards,
Hi,
Applocker can only be used with an Enterprise Edition. Software Restriction Policies can be used on Pro and Enterprise. If you are running Enterprise, you should use a Windows 10 machine with RSAT/GPMC to edit the policy. The server will not show a "clickable" rule for the Apps in Applocker, because he has none (or very few) installed. The Editor always shows the APPS on the machine, where GPMC is started.
Mark
Hi,
I tried following the steps mentioned in below articles;
To Block Microsoft Store using AppLocker,
To Block Microsoft Store using Group Policy
To Block Snip & Sketch through AppLocker
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/stop-employees-from-using-microsoft-store
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/5211.how-to-configure-applocker-group-policy-to-prevent-software-from-running.aspx
By doing this, i was able to block the Snip & Sketch from the home directory path - C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.ScreenSketch_10.2008.2277.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\ScreenSketch.exe but where-in when i search for Snip & Sketch in desktop search toolbar, it's getting accessible & able to capture the screenshot.
How do i block Snip & Sketch from desktop search toolbar option (next to Windows key) on local Windows 10 pro machines via group policy?
Regards,
Rupin Mehta
Thanks!
Creating Rules in AppLocker worked for me.
Snip & Sketch app is now getting blocked on end user machines.
Regards...Rupin
Hi,
I am glad to hear that your issue was successfully resolved.
If there is anything else we can do for you, please feel free to post in the forum.
Best Regards,
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What exact rule did you set to block it for Windows 10 Pro?
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\Experience\AllowScreenCapture] "value"=dword:00000000