Windows 10 Creator Edition–Only Allow Apps From Store

Windows 10 Creator Edition includes an option to only allow applications to only be installed from the app store.  Under Settings –> Apps –> Apps and Features,  Use the drop-down dialog box to set the parameter for installing applications.

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If the parameter is set to only use the app store and a “normal” application is attempted to be executed, a dialog box will appear.

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This includes portable applications or any .EXE program.

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If the parameter is set to warn, a new button is available when the dialog box appears.

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