I’m trying to get AppLocker working on Windows 10 and 11 Home editions, but it doesn’t seem to work as expected.
Initially, secpol.msc was not available, so I installed it using these commands:
FOR %F IN ("%SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages\Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy-ClientTools-Package~*.mum") DO (DISM /Online /NoRestart /Add-Package:"%F")
FOR %F IN ("%SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages\Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy-ClientExtensions-Package~*.mum") DO (DISM /Online /NoRestart /Add-Package:"%F")
After this, secpol is installed on my Windows 10 and 11 Home Single Language machines. I created AppLocker rules (for EXE and DLL to deny certain apps), and the rules show as enforced. The App Identity service is running.
System info:
“The AppLocker policy was applied successfully to this computer.”
Also, gpedit.msc shows the rules under:
Computer Configuration → Windows Settings → Security Settings → Application Control Policies → AppLocker
and they are enforced.
However, the AppLocker rules do not actually block the applications as expected.
According to Microsoft documentation, AppLocker should be available on these versions:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/w...iness/applocker/requirements-to-use-applocker
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...pplocker-e3a763c9-6a3e-4d9c-8623-0ffe69046470
My question:
Why is AppLocker not working on my Windows 10 and 11 Home editions?
Is there any proof or confirmation that AppLocker does not work on Home editions, or should it work based on these articles?
Summary:
AppLocker rules are not enforcing on my Windows 10 and 11 Home Single Language editions, even though the policies are applied and App Identity service is running. I installed secpol manually to create rules, but blocking doesn’t work. According to Microsoft docs, AppLocker should be supported on these versions. Does AppLocker actually work on Windows Home editions, or is there some limitation?
Initially, secpol.msc was not available, so I installed it using these commands:
FOR %F IN ("%SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages\Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy-ClientTools-Package~*.mum") DO (DISM /Online /NoRestart /Add-Package:"%F")
FOR %F IN ("%SystemRoot%\servicing\Packages\Microsoft-Windows-GroupPolicy-ClientExtensions-Package~*.mum") DO (DISM /Online /NoRestart /Add-Package:"%F")
After this, secpol is installed on my Windows 10 and 11 Home Single Language machines. I created AppLocker rules (for EXE and DLL to deny certain apps), and the rules show as enforced. The App Identity service is running.
System info:
- Windows 10 Home Single Language (VM) — Version 22H2 (Build 19045.5854)
- Windows 11 Home Single Language (Base machine) — Version 24H2 (Build 26100.4061)
“The AppLocker policy was applied successfully to this computer.”
Also, gpedit.msc shows the rules under:
Computer Configuration → Windows Settings → Security Settings → Application Control Policies → AppLocker
and they are enforced.
However, the AppLocker rules do not actually block the applications as expected.
According to Microsoft documentation, AppLocker should be available on these versions:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/w...iness/applocker/requirements-to-use-applocker
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...pplocker-e3a763c9-6a3e-4d9c-8623-0ffe69046470
My question:
Why is AppLocker not working on my Windows 10 and 11 Home editions?
Is there any proof or confirmation that AppLocker does not work on Home editions, or should it work based on these articles?
Summary:
AppLocker rules are not enforcing on my Windows 10 and 11 Home Single Language editions, even though the policies are applied and App Identity service is running. I installed secpol manually to create rules, but blocking doesn’t work. According to Microsoft docs, AppLocker should be supported on these versions. Does AppLocker actually work on Windows Home editions, or is there some limitation?
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