Can I lock apps downloaded from Microsoft Store for user account in Windows 10/ 11?

Question

Hi,

I have downloaded some apps like games from Microsoft Store in Windows 10/ 11 for user account.

Please let me know, can I use lock for those apps?

If it can be done without using third-party software, please let me know.

If it can be done with third-party software, let me know which software can be used?

With Regards
NndnG

Answer 1

Press windows+R and type ‘gpedit.msc’ and hit enter. This will open up the Group Policy Editor.
Go to ‘User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System’.
Double click ‘Don’t run specified Windows applications’.
Select ‘Enabled’ and click on ‘Show’.
Add the names of applications you want to block. You have to enter the names of the exe files.
Click on ‘Apply’.
Click on ‘Apply’.

You may also try third party applications:

Smart-X AppLocker

GiliSoft EXE Lock

Folder Guard

My Lockbox software

App Locker