You’re not alone.
Let’s see how.
Why Block Installing Apps on Windows?
Every user could have their own conditions and use cases.
Let’s start with the most basic method.
Also, since this method is very basic, it works on Windows 11, 10, and older.
A confirmation window will appear.
Proceed by clicking the “Local Account” option.
Now, you gotta set the name, the password, and the password hint.
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Note that you (or the concerned person) will need this to sign on to the new account.
After adding the information, click “Finish.”
Back in the User Accounts tweaks, you’ll see the newly created user.
Click it to select it, then smack the “Properties” icon.
Finally, check that that the user is a standard user.
After you reset your PC, you could jump in to this new account.
Additionally, this works fine on Windows 11 and 10.
Luckily, we can fix this with a quick group policy edit.
Double-smack the “Configure App Install Control” policy and select “Enabled.”
Then, select “Allow Apps from Store Only” through the “Options” drop-down menu.
Finally, click “Apply” and “OK.”
reboot your PC for the changes to take effect.
It isn’t a cure-all, but it can complement other approaches to stopping app installations.
you should probably reboot your gear for the changes to take effect.
and choose “Disabled.”
This will also prevent users from running installation files.
Then, navigate to the following path (or copy and paste it).
The best available option is Install-Block, a paid software that costs $19.95.
you might download the Install-Block demo and try it.
Be warned, though, that this software takes things literally.
Still, you could manage exceptions in the app’s controls.
Alternatively, you might tryDeep Freeze, which is also paid but with a 30-day trial.
Now you’re good to go.
Want to do more to protect your PC?
Check out our guide aboutbasic computer securityto perfect your daily PC use!
