Allow Windows to Run Specified Programs Only

Allow Windows to Run Specified Programs Only: If you ever wondered how to lock down your computer to restrict users to use only specified programs you want them to?. In this video I will show you how to change settings in Local Group Policy Editor, which allows you to set only specified programs to run.

Open the run box and type: gpedit.msc

(You will need Windows Professional or above)

Navigate to User Configuration \ Administrative Templates \ System. On the right window pain double click on Run only specified Windows applications.

Click Enable
Now click on show button and add in programs you only want user to be able to use on that computer.

WARNING: PLEASE BE CAREFUL WITH USING GROUP POLICY EDITOR. YOU COULD DAMAGE YOUR COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEM. USE THIS GUIDE AT OWN RISK AND DO NOT USE UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING.

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