![]() Create a new Active Directory Security group. ![]() In this section, I’ll show you how to block PowerShell for users but keep it enabled for administrators.ġ. Step 2: Allow PowerShell for Administrators To enable it for specific users follow the steps below. This blocks it for any user in the OU you applied the GPO to. ![]() You can repeat these steps for PowerShell ISE or any other application you want to block. Now when you try to run PowerShell you should receive the following message. Next, reboot your computer for the policy to take effect. The only drawback to this is you would need a hash rule for every version of PowerShell. For example, if PowerShell tried to run from c:\it\ it would be blocked due to the hash rule, not the file path. The benefit of a hash rule is it will block the file no matter its location. Tip: Another option is to use a hash rule. Set the security level to “Disallowed” Click OK. Most common path is -> C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0. Now click the browse button and select the powershell.exe file from the path in step 1. Select “Additional Rules”, then right-click and select “New Path Rule” Now right-click “Software Restriction Policies” and select “New Software Restriction Policies” Edit the GPO and navigate to -> User Configuration -> Policies -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Software Restriction Policies You have now created a new GPO, the next step will be to edit the settings.Ģ. I like to be descriptive with names so it’s easy to understand it. I have all of my users in an organizational unit called “ADPRO Users” so I will link it there. Now, create and link a new GPO to the organizational unit that has the user accounts you want to block access for. Step 2: Create GPO to block PowerShell.exeġ. ![]() Make a note of this location as it will be needed in a later step. Windows explorer will open to the folder location of powershell.exe. To verify this on your computer, open PowerShell, then open task manager, go to the details tab, scroll down to powershell.exe, right click and select “open file location”. Step 1: Find the PowerShell.exe file pathīy default PowerShell.exe is located in this folder -> C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0 To Block all PowerShell versions you will need to create multiple path rules. Your computers may have a different version or multiple versions installed (Core and 5.1). This example blocks the original 32bit version of PowerShell. ![]()
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