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  1. ANJEELA STHAPIT
    Anjeela Sthapit Win User

    How can we prevent employees from downloading unauthorized applications on company laptops...


    I can see that we can do it will following way : - Configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint -Use Group Policy to Restrict App Installation - Deploy the Policy via IntuneI found old versions of guide. Can you provide me with a better, easy and safer solution for doing this and provide me with updated guidelines?Thanks!

    :)
     
    Anjeela Sthapit, Feb 5, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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  2. CAMELIA
    camelia Win User

    How do I prevent unauthorized third party launch of my browser?

    Hello,

    Default browser : Firefox
    Windows version : 21H1 (OS buil 19043.1081)

    Some apps after install, automatically opens my default browser, "To thank me for installing"
    or "Thank me for download it" I am tired of this, is there any way to stop open my default browser automatically?
    Maybe cheating Windows I do not have a default browser?

    I found this app for Windows but does not work in Windows 10
    Browser Chooser 2: a different browser of your choice each time

    I found this question but breaking something in registry does not sound like a good idea
    How do I prevent unauthorized third party launch of my browser? | Firefox Support Forum | Mozilla Support

    Any other suggestion?

    Thanks



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    camelia, Feb 5, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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  3. [ PETE ]
    [ Pete ] Win User
    install company apps

    The Company Apps functionality is for users of company phones. Basically, it allows the company to develop apps for Windows Phone 8 and deploy them directly to their employees without having to list them on the public marketplace.



    I've not looked into it in detail, but I very much doubt that this functionality will allow you to side-load third party applications onto your device.
     
    [ Pete ], Feb 5, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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  4. NEEMOBEER
    Neemobeer Win User

    How can we prevent employees from downloading unauthorized applications on company laptops...

    Setting up a secure network so that employees don't steal company data

    That is a considerably large undertaking. Just what I can think of off the top of my head.
    You would need the following


    • Restrict or block access to usb and cd/dvd storage devices to prevent data from being copied off
    • Block or restrict access to personal email and file sharing sites
    • DLP system in-line with company email to block company data from being exfiltrated
    • Some how handle printed material
    • Manage any mobile devices and enforce encryption and remote wiping capabilities for company devices
     
    Neemobeer, Feb 5, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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