Windows 10: Blocking a Specific Driver with a GPO?

Hello,Does anyone know if it is possible to disable a specific driver for an entire organization? My org is trying to make sure all devices have the Intel Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio disabled since it is causing issues with our Logitech Rally System. We are currently on and AD running Microsoft server 2019.Is this something that is even possible? Every article I have come across has been for disabling Windows Audio all together which would not work for us. Let me know if there is any more info to add!

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Unable to Block apps in windows 8.1 using GPO from Windows Server 2012 R2 Domain Controller

Hi,

We are using Windows server 2012 R2 as domain controller. we have user specific GPO to restrict access to identified users.

we created a GPO for blocking apps in our windows 8.1 workstations. we used user configuration-> Administrative Templates -> Start menu and Taskbar-> Remove all programs list from Start Menu Set to 'enabled'. Here we didn't have any options to select actions.

Request your support to block apps using domain GPO.

Thanks and Regards,

Vijayakrishna P

 

Windows 10 TWAIN drivers and GPO (.ds file)

Hello,



I was wondering if anyone run to this issue. We are having problems with installing drivers for Fujitsu scanners in our Windows 10 Enterprise environment. Looks like this might be related to our GPO policy but we can't pin point it. Here is the issue:



Just installed approved TWAIN drivers for fujitsu scanner (PaperStream IP) on Windows 10 device . After plugging the scanner to the USB port the system should detect and create a model specific .ds file in C:\Windows\twain_32\Fjicube - unfortunately nothing
happens.

• We already ruled out antivirus settings and permission settings.
• We did run ProcMon but unfortunately nothing happens after we plug in the scanner to the USB port. Just a note – the WIA drivers are installing correctly and we can see the scanner in Device Manager.
• The WIA, Shell Hardware detection and Remote Procedure Call (RPC) services are up and running
• We already tried local admin account – same issue

We moved our test Windows 10 device to “No GPO” AD group (no group policies applied), plugged the scanner into an USB, the system picked it up, created the model specific .ds file in C:\Windows\twain_32\Fjicube and now our TWAIN software is working as a
charm.



Any idea what can block this very specific procedure on windows 10?



Thanks

Marek

 

How to block a specific app using family settings

Hi,

Blocking specific apps is possible with the Microsoft Account's Family Safety Feature. To block a specific application on your child's account, it is a requirement that the app must be used by your child, so that it will appear in under the Recent Activity
list. For your child's security, you can log in as the child and launch the app to satisfy this requirement.

Follow these steps to successfully block specific applications:

• Visit the Microsoft Family website and then sign in your Microsoft Account.
• Click the account of the child that you want to block from using an app.
• Select Recent Activity.
• Click to ensure that Activity Reporting is turned on.
• Scroll down and look for Apps & Games.
• Choose the apps that you want to block on your child's account.
• Click Block to block usage of the app.

If further assistance is needed, don't hesitate to reach out to us.