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Create policies to enable applications

Important

Support for Windows 11 SE will end in October 2026

Microsoft will not release a feature update after Windows 11 SE, version 24H2. Support for Windows 11 SE—including software updates, technical assistance, and security fixes—will end in October 2026. While your device will continue to work, we recommend transitioning to a device that supports another edition of Windows 11 to ensure continued support and security.

You can create AppLocker policies to allow apps that are semi-compatible or incompatible with the managed installer to run.

AppLocker policies

Additional AppLocker policies work by configuring other apps to be managed installers. However, since anything downloaded or installed by a managed installer is trusted to run, it creates a significant security risk. For example, if the executable for a third-party browser is set as a managed installer, anything downloaded from that browser will be allowed to run.

To allow apps to run by setting their installers as managed installers, follow the guidance here:

Next steps

Advance to the next article to learn how to deploy the AppLocker policies to Windows 11 SE devices.