Windows 10: AppLocker blocking Windows Settings

Hi,


I am using a Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB OS version 1607 OS build 14393.0 and I am trying to configure some settings for AppLocker. I have only created the basic rules, but after some time after a gpupdate I have difficulties launching the Windows Settingseven as an administrator.


The followings are the settings I have made for AppLocker:




I have tried deleting the default rules - and instantly I was able to launch Windows Settings again so I am quite sure it is AppLocker that is causing this problem... I have captured an event log that corresponding to the launch of Windows Settings which was blocked. Could any kind soul please help me, thanks so much!



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Applocker not blocking -- Win10Pro, Applocker configured, AppIDsvc run

• OS: Win10Pro
• Applocker: configured blocking of apps and executables
• Applocker rules: set to enforcing
• Service: AppIDSvc is running

I've been trying to get Edge and a couple other utilities blocked on the laptop to keep distractions to a minimum for my child who uses the computer to study.
However, even after rules are defined, and they are set to enforcing as blocked, the apps and executables are still available to them -- even after a reboot.

I have followed the instructions here: https://social.technet.microsoft.com...10itprogeneral
However, there is still no blocking of the apps or the executables.
Thank you for your consideration.

 

How to set up AppLocker restrictions on Windows 10 Pro?

Hello @ahmd, *Smile

If you like, here are out AppLocker tutorials below that may be able to help with this for you.

• Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10
• Use AppLocker to Allow or Block Executable Files in Windows 10
• Use AppLocker to Allow or Block Script Files in Windows 10
• Use AppLocker to Allow or Block Windows Installer Files in Windows 10
• Use AppLocker to Block Microsoft Store Apps in Windows 10
• Export and Import AppLocker Policy for Rules in Windows 10
• Clear AppLocker Policy in Windows 10
• Delete AppLocker Rule in Windows 10

 

AppLocker blocks everything...

Hi!

I am trying to use AppLocker throught GPO on a Windows 10 Enterprise 1703 with Windows Server 2012 R2. I have created the AppLocker policies, set to audit mode or enforced mode. I also added the default executable rules and then block rule for a specefic path
location for an application in program files.

When I start (manually or automatic on boot) the Application Identity service, everything starts being blocked. I see the blocking events in the Event Viewer for any application in any location being blocked. Even though it is in Audit only mode. If I stop
the Application Identity service, nothing change... I need to reboot my computer (with the service set to manual only, because if it's on automatic mode, this just caused windows to crash) to be able to do something... I tried to delete this registry keys
before starting the service, and everything works until Computer group policies applied (and this recreate these keys...):
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\SrpV2\Exe There is no bad entries or something curious in there...

So, AppLocker blocks everything, without any reasons... Can somebody help me with this problem? Is this an issue with Win10 1703? Thank you very much!

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