How to Enable Special Permissions in Windows 10
In today’s digital age, ensuring that your computer is secure and accessible to only authorized users is crucial. Windows 10, being one of the most widely used operating systems, offers various security features to protect your data. One such feature is the ability to enable special permissions, which allows you to control access to specific files, folders, and applications on your computer. In this article, we will guide you through the process of enabling special permissions in Windows 10.
Step 1: Accessing the Security Settings
To begin, you need to access the security settings on your Windows 10 computer. There are two ways to do this:
1. Press the “Windows” key + “I” to open the Settings app.
2. Click on “Update & Security” and then select “Windows Security.”
Step 2: Navigating to Special Permissions
Once you are in the Windows Security settings, you will see several options on the left-hand side. Click on “Device security,” and then select “Device Guard.” From the list of options on the right-hand side, click on “Special permissions.”
Step 3: Enabling Special Permissions
In the Special permissions section, you will find various options, such as “Run only apps from the Store,” “Run only trusted apps,” and “Run only approved apps.” To enable special permissions, follow these steps:
1. Click on the option you want to enable, such as “Run only trusted apps.”
2. Click on “Manage settings” to open the Group Policy Editor.
3. In the Group Policy Editor, navigate to “Computer Configuration” > “Windows Settings” > “Security Settings” > “App Package Management.”
4. Double-click on “Configure App Package Prohibition Policy.”
5. Select “Enabled” and click “OK” to save the changes.
Step 4: Verifying the Changes
After enabling the special permissions, it is essential to verify that the changes have been applied correctly. To do this:
1. Open the Group Policy Editor by pressing “Windows” key + “R,” typing “gpedit.msc,” and pressing “Enter.”
2. Navigate to “Computer Configuration” > “Windows Settings” > “Security Settings” > “App Package Management.”
3. Double-click on “Configure App Package Prohibition Policy” and ensure that the “Enabled” option is selected.
Step 5: Managing Special Permissions
Once you have enabled special permissions, you can manage them by following these steps:
1. Open the Group Policy Editor by pressing “Windows” key + “R,” typing “gpedit.msc,” and pressing “Enter.”
2. Navigate to “Computer Configuration” > “Windows Settings” > “Security Settings” > “App Package Management.”
3. Double-click on the policy you want to manage, such as “Configure App Package Prohibition Policy.”
4. Modify the settings as per your requirements and click “OK” to save the changes.
By following these steps, you can enable special permissions in Windows 10 and ensure that your computer is secure and accessible only to authorized users.
