Windows 10: Installation is blocked by group policy

Hello everyone! I've plugged in a Keyboard to my computer and found out that it wasn't working properly, none of the keys were reacting when I pressed them. When I went to Settings - Devices, I've found out that under the keyboard there was a message saying "Installation is blocked by group policy", any idea on how to fix this issue? Thanks in advance!

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Setup blocked by group policy

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand the concern as you are having difficulties in printing from your PC.
In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• What is the Windows 10 Version and Build currently installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
  
• What is the make and model of the PC and printer?
  
• Is the PC connected to a domain/organization network?
  
• Are you aware of any changes on the PC prior to this issue?
  
• Does this happen only while adding or using the printer?
  
• How is the printer connected? (Wireless/Wired)
  

Meanwhile, we would suggest you to refer the steps as mentioned in this article:

Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows 10

If you are using Windows 10 Pro, the check the Group Policy.

1. Press Windows + R key to open Run command.
   
2. Type gpedit.msc and hit the
   Enter key.
   
3. Navigate to this location:
   Computer Configuration > Policies > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options.
   
   
4. Now look for
   Devices: Prevent users from installing printer drivers on the right pane.
   
5. Double click and set the policy value to
   Disabled, click OK.
   

Regards,

Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

QoS Packet Scheduler - Blocked by group policy?

I am trying to make changes to a network adapter and install QoS Packet Scheduler. However, when I click to install I get "Could not add the requested feature. The error is: This program is blocked by group policy. For more information, contact your system administrator." I am doing this as the administrator and I have no group policy that should be blocking this.

I am going to network adapter > Properties > under "Networking" I click "Install..." and select QoS Packet Scheduler. I do not see it as a list of already available options, which is why I need to install it.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you!

 

Which apps got blocked by group policy?

This is a big problem.