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  1. Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10


    How to: Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10

    How to Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10


    packaged apps (aka: Microsoft Store apps), and packaged app installers.

    AppLocker defines DLL rules to include only the .dll and .ocx file formats.

    The following table lists the default rules that are available for the DLL rule collection.

    Any DLL file not allowed by the default rules below will automatically be blocked by default unless you create a new rule to allow it for a user or group.

    If you want to block a DLL file allowed by the default rules below, you will need to create a new rule to block (deny) it for a user or group.

    [table][tr]Purpose Name User Rule condition type [/tr] [tr][td]Allows members of the local Administrators group to run all DLLs[/td] [td](Default Rule) All DLLs[/td] [td]BUILTIN\Administrators[/td] [td]Path: *[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Allow all users to run DLLs in the Windows folder[/td] [td](Default Rule) Microsoft Windows DLLs[/td] [td]Everyone[/td] [td]Path: %windir%*[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]Allow all users to run DLLs in the Program Files folder[/td] [td](Default Rule) All DLLs located in the Program Files folder[/td] [td]Everyone[/td] [td]Path: %programfiles%*[/td] [/tr] [/table]

    *Warning Important: If you use DLL rules, a DLL allow rule has to be created for each DLL that is used by all of the allowed apps.

    *Warning Caution: When DLL rules are used, AppLocker must check each DLL that an app loads. Therefore, users may experience a reduction in performance if DLL rules are used.

    See also:
    This tutorial will show you how to use AppLocker to allow or block specified DLL (.dll and .osx) files to run for all or specific users and groups in Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education.

    *Warning You must be signed in as an administrator to use AppLocker.



    Here's How:

    1. Open an elevated command prompt.

    2. Copy and paste the command below into the elevated command prompt, press Enter, and close the elevated command prompt when it has finished. (see screenshot below)

    *note This command is to make sure the Application Identity service is enabled, set to Automatic, and running. AppLocker cannot enforce rules if this service is not running.
    *Arrow sc config "AppIDSvc" start=auto & net start "AppIDSvc"


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    3. Open Local Security Policy (secpol.msc).

    4. Expand open Application Control Policies in the left pane of the Local Security Policy window, click/tap on AppLocker, and click/tap on the Configure rule enforcement link on the right side. (see screenshot below)

    Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    5. Click/tap on the Advanced tab, check the Enable the DLL rule collection box, and click/tap on Apply. (see screenshot below)

    Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    6. Click/tap on the Enforcement tab, check the Configured box under DLL rules, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)

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    7. Expand open AppLocker in the left pane of the Local Security Policy window, right click or press and hold on DLL Rules, and click/tap on Create Default Rules. (see screenshots below)

    *note If this step is not done, AppLocker will block all DLL files from running by default unless allowed by a created rule.

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    Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    8. Right click or press and hold on DLL Rules, and click/tap on Create New Rule. (see screenshot below)

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    9. Click/tap on Next. (see screenshot below)

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    10. If you would like to specify a user or group to enforce this rule on, click/tap on Select. (see screenshot below)

    *note The default setting is Everyone for all users and groups.

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    A) Click/tap on the Advanced button. (see screenshot below)

    Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    B) Click/tap on the Find Now button. (see screenshot below)

    Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    C) Select a user or group you want, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)

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    D) Click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)

    Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    11. Select (dot) Allow or Deny for what you want, and click/tap on Next. (see screenshot below)

    Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    12. Select (dot) Path, and click/tap on Next. (see screenshot below)

    Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    13. Do step 14 (file) or step 15 (folder/drive) below for the file or folder path you want to specify to allow or block.


    14. To Specify a DLL File Path to Allow or Block
    A) Click/tap on the Browse Files button. (see screenshot below)

    Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    B) Select if you want to allow or block a .dll or .ocx file in the drop menu at the bottom right corner. (see screenshot below)

    C) Navigate to and select the .dll or .ocx file you want to allow or block.

    D) Click/tap on Open, and go to step 16 below.


    Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10 [​IMG]


    14. To Specify a Folder or Drive Path to Allow or Block All DLL Files in the Folder or Drive
    A) Click/tap on the Browse Folders button. (see screenshot below)

    Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    B) Navigate to and select a folder or drive you want to allow or block all DLL (.dll and .osx) files in.

    C) Click/tap on OK, and go to step 16 below.


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    ]
    16. Click/tap on Next. (see screenshots below)

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    Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    17. Click/tap on Next. (see screenshots below)

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    Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    18. Click/tap on Create. (see screenshots below)

    Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    19. Your new rule for "DLL Rules" will now be created. (see screenshot below)

    Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    20. Repeat steps 8 to 19 if you would like to create another new rule to allow or block another DLL file for a user or group.

    21. When finished, you can close the Local Security Policy window.


    That's it,
    Shawn


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    Outsider418, Dec 5, 2017
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  2. Block a DLL with Applocker

    Hi all,

    On my organization we want to implement Applocker to block unauthorized DLLs. So far, I've created a very simple test, I've created an exe file that loads a function stored on a DLL. I created the program using visual studio and C#.


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    I followed the instructions posted here to block the DLL that my EXE file uses to work using Applocker.
    This are my settings


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    For my surprise this don't stop my program from loading the function in the DLL. Is there a way to achieve this using Applocker?

    OS: Windows Server 2012 R2
     
    OliverCaceres, Oct 27, 2019
    #2
  3. Brink Win User
  4. ahmd Win User

    Use AppLocker to Allow or Block DLL Files from Running in Windows 10

    How to set up AppLocker restrictions on Windows 10 Pro?

    Dude, thanks for the info and sorry for my late reply. I've been bashing my head against it but I still can't make it work. I did everything like it says there but it still didn't do anything. It doesn't block anything. The only difference that I see in your tutorial is this line:

    Like I said I have Pro.
     
  5. chisle Win User
    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.
     
    chisle, Oct 27, 2019
    #5
  6. Applocker - audit mode - EXE and DLL - What's that program?

    Hello the Community,

    I'm going to implement Applocker. I'm in the Audit phase. Everything is running smoothly.

    So far, the only log that I find strange is the follow :

    %11 was allowed to run but would have been prevented to run if the Applocker policy were enforced.

    Any idea what the 11% stands for? Which file or dll? ...

    Kind regards,

    .

    Moved from: Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC
     
    Laurent Maene, Oct 27, 2019
    #6
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