Windows 8 prevent user from uninstalling Modern UI app
In Windows 8, how can I prevent a user from uninstalling a Modern UI app, which can be done really easily from the Start screen?
This reference provides a simple way:
First of all, make sure you are logged in as Administrator
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Go to the Start Screen and type "gpedit.msc":
Select Apps from the right sidebar, and then click gpedit.msc in the main window.
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In "Local Group Policy Editor" go to the following location:
User Configuration/ Administrative Templates/ Start Menu and Taskbar
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Then look for the folowing config: "Policy setting named Prevent users from uninstalling applications from Start". Double click it to open the policy settings page:
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Select the option "Enable":
Run Windows console (cmd.exe from Win+R hotkey combination)
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Type
gpupdate /force
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After executing it, the "Uninstall" option will disapear and you shouldn't be able to easily unistall it anymore:
