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Server 08 R2
Workstation: Win7
I have a user who is logging into the domain on their workstation, and this user happens to be a local administrator. When the user goes to Control Panel > Programs and Features, a message displays: your system administrator has disabled programs and features
I dont have any group policy settings that restricts this. Is this by design? As the user, I went into gpedit.msc > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > add/remove programes and everything is Not Configured. I’ve even tried disabling some of these settings and the user still cannot get into the Programs and Features. Is this by design? How can I get around this?
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Hi,
The behavior you’re seeing is by design. Domain policies override local policies (which you are editing by running gpedit.msc on the client system) so the policy can appear unconfigured locally but the setting may be disabled somewhere in the domain structure.
The easiest way to locate the setting is to run rsop.msc on the client system. This tool will identify all administrative template settings that are configured using a group policy and show you which GPO is controlling the setting. Once you run RSOP.msc, you should see an interface similar to the editor, just drill down to the setting in question and you can see the state and which GPO is winning that setting.
Thanks,
Guy
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Thanks for the tip on that! I found it..
For what its worth, here:
Start > Run > rsop.msc
User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Programs >
Hide «Programs and Features» page (o) Enabled
Thanks, that fixed it…
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bjp106
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:49 AM
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How do you fix your system administrator has disabled programs and features?
To Enable or Disable “Programs and Features” Using REG Download
- Save the . reg file to the desktop.
- Right click on the downloaded . reg file and click on Merge.
- Click on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK when prompted.
- Log off and log on, or restart the computer to apply.
- When done, you can delete the downloaded .
How do I fix forbidden by system policy?
How to Fix “The installation is forbidden by system policy” Error
- Fix #1: Update Your Device Drivers.
- Fix #2. Edit Local Group Policy.
- Fix #3. Check Local Security Settings.
- Fix #4. Enable Windows Installer service.
- Fix #5. Change BIOS settings.
- Fix #6. Change Windows registry.
- Fix #7: Disable UAC.
How do I switch out of S Mode check with IT or system administrator?
It might be possible that your IT administrator has configured some restrictions which prevents you to switch out of S mode. To fix the problem, you need to disconnect your system from either AD DS or Azure AD and sign in with a local account. After disconnecting your system, you should be able to switch out of S mode.
How do I stop installing software using group policy?
2 Answers
- Open gpmc. msc , select the GPO to which you will add the policy.
- Navigate Computer Configuration, Policies, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, Windows Installer.
- Set the policy “Prohibit User Install” to “Enabled”.
- [Optional] Set the policy “User Install Behavior” to “Hide User Installs”.
Where can I find System policy?
You can find the Default Computer and the Default User policies in the System Policy Editor. To get to the System Policy Editor from a domain controller, go to Start | Programs | Administrative Tools | System Policy Editor.
Should you switch out of S mode?
To increase security and performance, Windows 10 in S mode runs only apps from the Microsoft Store. If you want to install an app that isn’t available in the Microsoft Store, you’ll need to permanently switch out of S mode. There’s no charge to switch out of S mode, but you won’t be able to turn it back on.
What does switching out of S mode do?
Windows 10 in S mode is designed for security and performance, exclusively running apps from the Microsoft Store. After you see a confirmation message on the page, you’ll be able to install apps from outside of the Microsoft Store. …
How long does it take to switch out of S mode?
The process to switch out of S mode is seconds (maybe about five to be exact). You do not need to restart the PC for it to take effect. You can just continue on and start installing .exe apps now in addition to apps from the Microsoft Store.
How do I stop Windows from blocking installation?
How to disable Windows Defender SmartScreen
- Launch Windows Defender Security Center from your Start menu, desktop, or taskbar.
- Click the App and browser control button on the left side of the window.
- Click Off in the Check apps and files section.
- Click Off in the SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge section.
How do you bypass the system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation?
Enter gpedit. msc. Click Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Installer. Click Disable Windows Installer.
How do I restrict users to install programs in Windows 10?
To block Windows Installer, you have to edit the Group Policy. In the Group Policy Editor of Windows 10, go to Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Installer, double-click Turn off Windows Installer, and set it to Enabled.
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Programs and Features disabled by system administrator
Hi,
I can’t access to programs and Features because it says that it got disabled by the system administrator. But I am the administrator, and I did nothing. I checked all msc files.
On rsop.msc i cannot access to the administrative templates
on gpedit.msc everything is unconfigured. Please help me out!!!
I am on Win 10 Home 1903 and installed gpedit.msc through batch file afterwards
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In post 26 there were steps listed to fix the operating system corruption.
Are you able to follow them?
In post 29 was the suggested dism repair command. -
«Built-in administrator» still denied access to many apps and functions
Hi Andy,
- What is the exact error message you are getting when you try to open apps?
I understand your concern about accessing the operating system. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you, I realize this may be frustrating. We are here to help you in resolving the issue.
This issue might have occurred due to corrupted system settings/ system files. Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.
Method 1: I suggest you to check if Built-in Administrator account is enabled. If so, try to disable.
Step 1: Follow the steps toDisable Built-in administrator.
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- Press Windows + X key together on your desktop screen.
- Click on Command Prompt (admin) to open
Command Prompt. - Type the following command and hit Enter:
- net user administrator /active: no (Check for the spaces)
Restart the computer and check with the status of this issue.
Step 2: Also, I suggest you to refer to the below thread replied by
Marilyn O on November 22, 2012 as this suggestion has helped many others and check if it helps you as well.App can’t open with built in administrator account
Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.
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Programs and Features disabled by system administrator
Unable to view installed updates under Programs and Features, says: Searching for programs
Hi Lanneau,
Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.
Do let us know if you have installed any programs after upgrade to Windows 10?
I suggest you to try the below and check if helps.
Steps:
- Right click on Start button from desktop and select
Programs and Features. - Click on View installed updates to find if any installed.
- If there are no programs installed then you will see: No programs are installed on this computer in the window.
Hope it helps. Feel free to contact us for any further assistance on Windows Operating System. We will be happy to help you.
- Right click on Start button from desktop and select
Programs and Features disabled by system administrator
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Steps For How to Fix “Your system administrator has disabled launching of Display Settings Control Panel”Error in Windows 7,8,8.1,10&11?
Method 1: Using Group Policy Editor
Step 1: Go to the Search bar and Search for Edit Group Policy or Open “gpedit.msc” Via Run Program(Ctrl+R).
Step 2: Now Navigate to the Following Location.
User Configuration > Administrative Template > Control Panel > Display.
Step 3: Now Double Click on the Disable the Display Control Panel and Change the Setting to Not Configured and Press the Apply Button to Change the Settings.
Step 3: Restart Your PC.
Method 2: Using Registry Editor
Step 1: First of all Goto Search Bar and Search for Regedit and Open your Registry Editor.
Step 2: Navigate to the Following Location or Just Copy-Paste the Below Address to Registry Editor Address Bar.
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesSystem
Step 3: Now Delete the NoDispCPL Value (If Exists) and Press the Apply Button to Change the Settings.
Step 4: Restart Your PC.
Method 3: Removing Personalization Policies Using Registry File
Step 1: Download Registry File from the Below Link.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-LWn435CP76ytUqhkHPyP01oQwSp3vz0/view?usp=sharing
Step 2: After Downloading, Run the Registry File.
Personalization Policies Settings Removal List
1.NoChangingWallpaper
2.NoDispAppearancePage
3.NoDispScrSavPage
4.NoChangingLockScreen
5.NoChangingSoundScheme
6.NoChangingStartMenuBackground
7.NoLockScreen
8.DisableLockScreenAppNotifications
9.DisableLogonBackgroundImage
10.NoChangeStartMenu
11.NoControlPanel
12.NoSetTaskbar
13.NoStartMenuMFUprogramsList
14.NoThemesTab
15.ForceStartSize
16.LockedStartLayout
17.DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures
18.NoChangingWallpaper
19.NoDispAppearancePage
20.NoDispScrSavPage
21.NoChangingLockScreen
22.NoChangingSoundScheme
23.NoChangingStartMenuBackground
24.NoLockScreen
25.DisableLockScreenAppNotifications
26.DisableLogonBackgroundImage
27.NoChangeStartMenu
28.NoControlPanel
29.NoSetTaskbar
30.NoStartMenuMFUprogramsList
31.NoThemesTab
32.ForceStartSize
33.LockedStartLayout
34.DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures
Method 4: Reset Local Group Policy Editor
Step 1: Go to the Search bar and Search for Command Prompt and Run it as Admin.
Step 2: Type the DISKPART Command and then Type LIST VOLUME.
*Important Note – You Need to Find the Default drive or Label on which Windows is installed.
Step 2: Now Type Exit and Type the Following Commands one by one.
RD /S /Q “D:WindowsSystem32GroupPolicy” (assuming Windows is installed on D drive)
RD /S /Q “D:WindowsSystem32GroupPolicyUsers” (assuming Windows is installed on D drive)
diskpart list volume exit RD /S /Q “C:WindowsSystem32GroupPolicy” RD /S /Q “C:WindowsSystem32GroupPolicyUsers”
That’s It. You’re Done. Have a Nice Day.
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When accessing Windows Security, the built-in Anti-Virus/Security solution, if you receive an error saying— Cannot Open this app, Your IT administrator has disabled Windows Security. Contact your IT Help desk; then, this post can help you find a solution for this. It’s one of the odd issues I faced recently, and it happened on both of my computers, and I was able to resolve it by changing some settings. I searched for it on the Internet and found that there was absolutely no mention of this particular error message at all. I tried several methods, but this is what finally helped me.
The error appears as soon as you launch Windows Security, and it may show the Windows Security app for a moment, it will instantly be replaced by this small window asking you to contact your IT hed. The strange part was that it appeared on my Windows 10 computer at home, and I am the only admin on that account. The other computer belongs to my son; he has a standard account on the computer. If you face this issue, log into your admin account and use one of these methods to fix this.
- Group Policy Method
- Registry Method
Since Windows 10 Home users don’t have access to Group Policy, they can use the Registry method. However, make sure to create a system restore point.
1] Group Policy Method
Open Group Policy Editor by typing gpedit.msc in the Run prompt (Win + R). Then navigate to:
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Security.
Here you have multiple policies for Windows Security, which you will need to change to enable back access:
- Account protection
- App and browser protection
- Device performance and health
- Device Security
- Family Options
- Firewall and network protection
- Notifications
- Systray
- Virus and Threat Protection
Open each of these folders, and double click to open the policies inside it. Change it from Not Configured to Disabled.
I will recommend not to change anything which is under Enterprise Customization policy unless it is applicable for your computer.
Here is a screenshot when I enabled a few settings. When you do so, it will automatically appear in Windows Security.
The first setting change following this method will enable access to the Windows Security app.
Compare the image above with the one below. As soon as I selected disabled for Device performance and health area policy, it appeared right away in the Windows Security app.
After enabling all of them, I was able to access all settings of Windows Security without a problem. I am guessing that something changed all these settings and blocked my access to Windows Security app. It was not is disabled because it was able to block any virus or unwanted program from the internet, and I was able to see it in the Task Manager. I wasn’t able to access it even with the admin permission.
Related read: Your IT Administrator has limited access to some areas of this app.
2] Registry Method
Open Registry Editor by typing Regedit in the Run prompt (Win +R) followed by pressing the enter Key. Then navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows Defender Security Center
Set the following or create respective DWORD as follows:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows Defender Security CenterAccount protection
“UILockdown”=dword:00000000
To create a DWORD, go into Account protection key, and then right-click on the right side. Create a DWORD with name UILockdown, and set its value as 0.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows Defender Security CenterApp and Browser protection
“DisallowExploitProtectionOverride”=dword:00000000
“UILockdown”=dword:00000000
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows Defender Security CenterDevice performance and health
“UILockdown”=dword:00000000
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows Defender Security CenterDevice security
“DisableClearTpmButton”=dword:00000000
“DisableTpmFirmwareUpdateWarning”=dword:00000000
“HideSecureBoot”=dword:00000000
“HideTPMTroubleshooting”=dword:00000000
“UILockdown”=dword:00000000
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows Defender Security CenterFamily options
“UILockdown”=dword:00000000
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows Defender Security CenterFirewall and network protection
UILockdown”=dword:00000000
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows Defender Security CenterNotifications
“DisableEnhancedNotifications”=dword:00000000
“DisableNotifications”=dword:00000000
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows Defender Security CenterSystray
“HideSystray”=dword:00000000
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows Defender Security CenterVirus and threat protection
“UILockdown”=dword:00000000
“HideRansomwareRecovery”=dword:00000000
If the computer restricts from accessing either the group policy or the registry editor, create an admin account on your computer, and use that to change the settings.
I hope the post helps you access the Windows Security app.
Related Read: How to reset Windows Security to default settings.