Applications - Run Only Specified Programs in Windows

Kaktussoft said:

So purely name based. If notepad.exe is allowed:
I put some nasty stuff on usb stick and call the exe notepad.exe. Then run notepad.exe from usb stick which runs some nasty stuff. Fake security in my opinion. Correct me if I'm wrong

Correct. If you add notepad.exe to the list of allowed programs, then anything named notepad.exe would be allowed to be run by the user(s) unless also on the list of disallowed programs.

If the .exe is in a Program Files or Windows type system folder, then a standard user will not be able to rename the .exe anyways.

This is not for malware protection though. It's only to help allow or prevent users from being able to run programs (.exe files) that you the administrator specify.

Hello Kanoy,

You would be able to edit them by clicking on the Show button, then doing what's in the yellow tip box under step 5 in OPTION ONE to either type over or delete a listed program.

Hope this helps, :)
Shawn

Alexap03 said:

I found the answer here or here.

I think it might be Shawn solution from here, but I haven't tried it.

Hello Alexap03, and welcome to Seven Forums.

Correct. Resetting Local Group Policy using the tutorial below should undo this for you.

It will also undo all policies configured in Local Group Policy though.

Local Group Policy - Reset to Default