Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed

Note: Use these steps for Windows programs. If you’re having problems with an app you got from Microsoft Store, go to Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store.

The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you’re blocked from installing or removing programs. It also fixes corrupted registry keys.

First, you’ll need to download the troubleshooter.

If you see the File Download box when you start downloading, select Run or Open.

The troubleshooter provides steps for you to follow. If a program isn’t listed in the uninstall options, you’ll be asked for that program’s product code. To access the code, you’ll need a tool for reading MSI files—which is typically available to IT professionals. You’ll find the product code in the property table of the MSI file.

What it fixes

The troubleshooter helps fix problems that:

Corrupt registry keys on 64-bit operating systems.

Corrupt registry keys that control the update data.

Prevent new programs from being installed.

Prevent existing programs from being completely uninstalled or updated.

Block you from uninstalling a program through Add or Remove Programs (or Programs and Features) in Control Panel.

If you’re trying to remove malware, you can use Windows Security (or another antivirus tool), or you can use the Windows Malicious Software Removal tool.

Устранение проблем, препятствующих установке или удалению программ

Выполните указанные ниже действия для программ Windows. Если у вас возникли проблемы с приложением из Microsoft Store, ознакомьтесь со статьей Устранение проблем с приложениями из Microsoft Store.

Средство устранения неполадок, связанных с установкой и удалением программ, помогает автоматически устранять неполадки, которые блокируют установку или удаление программ. Кроме того, оно восстанавливает поврежденные разделы реестра.

Сначала необходимо скачать средство устранения неполадок.

Если после запуска скачивания отображается окно Загрузка файла, щелкните Запустить или Открыть.

Средство устранения неполадок предоставляет необходимые инструкции. Если программа не указана в разделе параметров удаления, вам будет предложено ввести код продукта этой программы. Для доступа к этому коду вам понадобится средство для чтения MSI-файлов, которое, как правило, есть у ИТ-специалистов. Код продукта указан в таблице свойств MSI-файла.

Исправляемые проблемы

Средство устранения неполадок помогает устранить следующие проблемы.

Поврежденные разделы реестра в 64-разрядных операционных системах.

Поврежденные разделы реестра, которые управляют обновлением данных.

Проблемы, которые препятствуют установке новых программ.

Проблемы, которые препятствуют полному удалению или обновлению существующих программ.

Проблемы, которые препятствуют удалению программ с помощью средства «Установка и удаление программ» (или «Программы и компоненты») в панели управления.

Если вы пытаетесь удалить вредоносную программу, вы можете воспользоваться службой Безопасность Windows (или другим антивирусным инструментом) либо использовать средство удаления вредоносных программ Windows.

Program Blocker 1.0

Заблокировать приложения от нежелательного доступа очень сложно при помощи стандартных средств, а поставить пароль на отдельные приложения, так и вовсе невозможно. Но если пользоваться специальными программами, позволяющими заблокировать запуск приложений, то можно это сделать практически в 2-3 клика.

Одним из таких решений является Program Blocker. Это простая и надежная утилита от команды разработчиков «The Windows Club». С помощью нее можно быстро установить запрет на запуск того или иного программного обеспечения на компьютере.

Блокировка

Блокировка ПО осуществляется одним кликом по кнопке-переключателю.

Список блокированных

В список блокированных добавляются те приложения, к которым вы собираетесь убрать доступ. Добавить можно как наиболее популярные программы, так и те, которые есть на компьютере вне этого списка.

Сброс списка

Если вы не хотите удалять программы из списка по одной, можно это сделать разом, нажатием на кнопку «Reset».

Диспетчер задач

Известно, что среде Windows есть «Диспетчер задач», но в данном блокировщике есть собственный инструмент, который отличается функциональностью от стандартного, но так же умеет «убивать» процессы.

Скрытый режим

В отличие от AskAdmin, здесь имеется скрытый режим, который делает ее невидимой. Правда, в AskAdmin он не нужен, так как там все работает даже с выключенной программой.

Пароль

В Simple Run Blocker нельзя было ставить пароль на блокированные приложения. Правда, в этой программе это единственный способ заблокировать приложение. Установка пароля выскакивает при первом запуске, и главным плюсом является то, что установка пароля здесь обязательна и доступна бесплатно.

Преимущества

1. Совершенно бесплатная
2. Портативная
3. Пароль на приложения
4. Скрытый режим
5. Простота использования

Недостатки

1. Программа должна быть запущена, чтобы блокировка работала
2. Не работает Enter (при вводе пароля приходится подтверждать его кликом мышки по кнопке «ОК»)

Уникальная и интересная утилита Program Blocker позволит установить пароль на все ваши приложения. Да, в ней нельзя полностью запретить доступ к программам, как в AskAdmin, но зато здесь установка пароля на приложения доступна бесплатно.

How to block users from installing or running programs in Windows 10

You can if you wish, restrict users from installing or running programs in Windows 10/8/7 as well as Windows Vista/XP/2000 & Windows Server family. You can do so by using certain Group Policy settings to control the behavior of the Windows Installer, prevent certain programs from running or restrict via the Registry Editor.

You may see an error message:

The installation is forbidden by system policy, Contact your system administrator

The Windows Installer, msiexec.exe, previously known as Microsoft Installer, is an engine for the installation, maintenance, and removal of software on modern Microsoft Windows systems.

In this post, we will see how to block installation of software in Windows 10/8/7.

Disable or restrict the use of Windows Installer

Type gpedit.msc in start search and hit Enter to open the Group Policy Editor. Navigate to Computer Configurations > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Installer. In the RHS pane double-click on Disable Windows Installer. Configure the option as required.

This setting can prevent users from installing software on their systems or permit users to install only those programs offered by a system administrator. If you enable this setting, you can use the options in the Disable Windows Installer box to establish an installation setting.

The “Never” option indicates Windows Installer is fully enabled. Users can install and upgrade software. This is the default behavior for Windows Installer on Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, and Windows Vista when the policy is not configured.

The “For non-managed apps only” option permits users to install only those programs that a system administrator assigns (offers on the desktop) or publishes (adds them to Add or Remove Programs). This is the default behavior of Windows Installer on Windows Server family when the policy is not configured.

The “Always” option indicates that Windows Installer is disabled.

This setting affects Windows Installer only. It does not prevent users from using other methods to install and upgrade programs.

Always install with elevated privileges

In the Group Policy Editor, navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components. Scroll down and click Windows Installer and configure it to Always install with elevated privileges.

This setting directs Windows Installer to use system permissions when it installs any program on the system.

This setting extends elevated privileges to all programs. These privileges are usually reserved for programs that have been assigned to the user (offered on the desktop), assigned to the computer (installed automatically), or made available in Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel. This setting lets users install programs that require access to directories that the user might not have permission to view or change, including directories on highly restricted computers.

If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the system applies the current user’s permissions when it installs programs that a system administrator does not distribute or offer.

This setting appears both in the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. To make this setting effective, you must enable the setting in both folders.

Skilled users can take advantage of the permissions this setting grants to change their privileges and gain permanent access to restricted files and folders. Note that the User Configuration version of this setting is not guaranteed to be secure.

TIP: Use AppLocker in Windows 10 to prevent users from installing or running applications.

Don’t run specified Windows applications

In the Group Policy Editor, navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > System

Here in RHS pane, double click Don’t run specified Windows applications and in the new window which opens select Enabled. Now Under Options click Show. In the new windows which opens enter the path of the application you wish to disallow; in this case: msiexec.exe.

This will disallow Windows Installer which is located in C:\Windows\System32\ folder from running.

This setting prevents Windows from running the programs you specify in this setting. If you enable this setting, users cannot run programs that you add to the list of disallowed applications.

This setting only prevents users from running programs that are started by the Windows Explorer process. It does not prevent users from running programs, such as Task Manager, that are started by the system process or by other processes. Also, if you permit users to gain access to the command prompt, cmd .exe, this setting does not prevent them from starting programs in the command window that they are not permitted to start by using Windows Explorer. Note: To create a list of disallowed applications, click Show. In the Show Contents dialog box, in the Value column, type the application executable name (e.g., msiexec.exe).

Restrict Programs from being installed via Registry Editor

Open Registry Editor and navigate to the following key:

Create String value with any name, like 1, and set its value to the program’s EXE file.

Program Blocker: Free application blocker to block software from running on Windows

Windows Program Blocker is a free App or Application blocker software to block software from running on Windows 8.1/8/7. The AppLocker in Windows lets an administrator block or allow certain users from installing or using certain applications. You can use black-listing rules or white-listing rules to achieve this result. If your version of Windows has the Group Policy Editor, you can configure it to run only specified Windows Applications or block users from installing or running programs. But if you are looking for a quick way to block or allow software from running on your Windows PC, do check out our freeware Program Blocker.

Block software applications from running

Program Blocker is a portable TWC freeware that lets you block any desktop application. You can block it with a password or simply make it non-functional on your computer. The program is completely based on the idea of simply blocking applications from running, without taking any chances with the system, as a result of which the program does not make any changes in the registry and operates independently of the system.

The UI of the program is entirely based on the new Metro UI by Microsoft. The color schemes and the buttons are somewhat similar to those of Windows 8 apps thus giving you a premium feel.

Program Blocker Features

Password Protection. So that no one other than you can access the Program Blocker, the software comes with in-built security features. You can secure the software using a master password. You can create a strong master password at the first start and then if you want you can modify the password or recovery email later through the settings. Don’t worry if you’ve forgotten the password, recovery options are available too – but you will have to give your email ID for this feature to work. So it is important that you give your email ID for the recovery option to work. The other way is to write the password down and save it where others won’t be able to find it.

Block Applications. Blocking applications are the very basic function of the software; you can block almost any windows application. There are 35 commonly preloaded applications that you can choose from but if you want to block some other application, then you can manually browse for the exe file and add it to the ‘Blocked Applications’ list. In addition to these, Program Blocker automatically blocks a few system apps like Windows Task Manager, Registry Editor, etc. to enhance the security and functioning of the software. You can even disable system applications blockers from the settings.

Task Manager. As already mentioned, Program Blocker by default blocks some system applications including the Windows Task Manager, so that no one can terminate Program Blocker. As a replacement for Windows Task Manager, another simple task manager is added to the software that lets a user kill any process. If the Program Blocker is running then ‘Ctrl+Shift+Esc’ will bring up the Program Blocker’s Task Manager, and not the Windows Task Manager.

Hidden Mode. If you want the software to operate silently without any pop-up messages or alerts, then you can do so by simply enabling the Hidden Mode from settings. Hidden Mode will make the software completely hidden from the taskbar, system tray, etc. but it will continue blocking the apps. If a blocked application tries to run, there will be no notification or pop-up displayed by the software. So if you want to stay hidden, then go for the Hidden Mode. Once the program is in the hidden mode you access it only by a combination of keyboard keys, by default the hotkey is ‘Ctrl + T’ but again, you can change it from Settings.

There are several other features and options included in the Program Blocker that you will discover when you will use it. Before you use it, do remember to create a system restore point first.

Program Blocker has been developed by me for TheWindowsClub.com. It has been tested on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit, but works on Windows 10 too. Program Blocker is portable. That means It does not require installation or uninstallation.

How to remove Program Blocker

To uninstall or remove the portable Program Blocker tool, click on ‘Disable Blocker’ and then delete the Program folder.

If you wish to give you feedback or report bugs, please do so in the comments section below, and I will try to address them.