How to Disable 3DES and Blowfish and Enable AES via Group Policy (GPO)

This step-by-step guide will show you how to configure your Windows Server to disable 3DES and Blowfish ciphers while enabling and prioritizing AES, all through Group Policy (GPO). By implementing this configuration, you can enhance the security of your servers and meet modern cryptographic standards. Step 1: Open Group Policy Management Step 2: Configure SSL … Read more

How to Disable Widgets in Windows 11 Using GPO

Widgets in Windows 11 can be distracting or unnecessary in certain environments. You can disable them through Group Policy Objects (GPO) by using the “News and Interests” ADMX and ADML files exported from a Windows 11 device. This guide outlines the steps to copy the necessary files, import them into the Active Directory (AD) server, … Read more

Remove the GPO locally on a client device with admin previlages.

To remove a server from all GPOs locally on the server itself without modifying anything in Active Directory, you can use the following methods: 1. Disable Group Policy Processing (Local Group Policy): You can prevent the local machine from processing any Group Policies by modifying the local Group Policy settings: 2. Delete Local Group Policy … Read more

Creating a custom Rule in Windows Firewall and via GPO

Now let’s look at how to create Microsoft Defender firewall rules via Group Policy. To configure your rules, go to Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Windows Firewall with Advanced Security. The following sections are available in Firewall GPO: Let’s try to create an allowing inbound firewall rule. For example, we want to … Read more

Group Policy Screensaver setting isn’t working in Windows

This article helps work around an issue where the Screensaver doesn’t start after a Group Policy is configured to enable it in Windows. Applies to:   Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2012 R2Original KB number:   2616727 Symptoms A Group Policy is configured to enable Screensaver: User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Personalization\Enable screen saver But there’s no … Read more