I'm currently preparing for our school's transition to Windows 11 24H2 next year and I'm tangled up in some group policy configurations. We want to restrict access to the Microsoft Store but allow the default UWP apps to function without issues. I've set up App Locker to allow all Microsoft published apps while blocking the Microsoft Store, but I still find that all UWP apps are being blocked.
I'm starting to wonder if our licensing could be holding us back since we have 'Windows 11 Pro in Education'. According to ChatGPT, the UWP enforcement feature might not be supported in this license and that we would need to upgrade to 'Windows 11 Education' to get it working properly. I need some help clearing this up, especially since my supervisor believes UWP enforcement should work. Can anyone explain:
1. Why my policies aren't functioning as they should? I've double-checked everything.
2. What's the purpose of having different education license versions if they all supposedly support the same features?
3 Answers
Sounds like licensing isn't your issue at all. If apps are being blocked, that means AppLocker is doing its job—though if everything’s being blocked, that points to a config issue. You might need to revisit the rules you’ve set up.
Just to clarify, the editions are "Windows 11 Pro" and "Windows 11 Education", not "Windows 11 Pro in Education". But both should support AppLocker without limitations. The issue might be in how your rules are structured.
Trust but verify! In this case, ChatGPT might be off base. Since September 2022, AppLocker has actually been functional across all Windows 11 versions. Check out the Microsoft support page for the latest updates, as they clarified that the licensing checks were removed, so it should be working for you regardless of your current license.
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