AppLocker is a Windows security feature found in Local Security Policy that lets administrators control which applications can run on a system. It works by creating rules that allow or block apps ...

A new vulnerability in Windows has resulted in business-focussed versions of the operating system being exploited through their AppLocker feature, according to Engadget. AppLocker lets users blacklist ...

Mitch Tulloch is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and lead author of the Windows 7 Resource Kit from Microsoft Press. You can follow him on Twitter at ...

There are several obvious, basic steps to securing a computer: Keep it current with the latest operating system and application updates; ensure you've installed the latest anti-spyware and anti-virus ...

Mitch Tulloch is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and lead author of the Windows 7 Resource Kit from Microsoft Press. You can follow him on Twitter at ...

To access this feature, type gpedit.msc in Start search and hit Enter to open the Group Policy Editor. In the left side pane, expand Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > ...

Users who run unwanted or dangerous applications can undermine the security of your entire network. With the new AppLocker feature in Windows 7, Microsoft aims to simplify the task of ensuring that ...

Windows only: If you need to prevent an application from running accidentally or would like to disable an application you can't uninstall, AppLocker provides a simple interface to do so. Whether you'd ...

Mitch Tulloch is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and lead author of the Windows 7 Resource Kit from Microsoft Press. You can follow him on Twitter at ...